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PSALMS  V$$MM 

RENDERED   INTO 

ENGLISH  VERSE  OF  VARIOUS  MEASURES, 

DIVIDED  ACCORDING  TO  THEIR  MUSICAL  CADENCES. 

AND 

COMPRISED  IN  THEIR  OWN  IJMTTS  : 


IX    WHICH     THEIR    RESPONSIVE    LINES    AM    KEPT    UNBROKEN,    THE 

DEVOUT  AND   KXAf.THI   SENTIM1.NTS  W1IB    WHICH   THEY  EYKKY- 

WHERE     ABOUND.     EXPHBSKD    IN    THEIR   OWN    FAMILIAR 

AXD   APPROPRIATE    LANGUAGE,     AND    THE    GRAPHIC 

DUGERY,    BY    WHICH   THEY   ARE   RENDERED 

TTVID,    PRESERVED   ENTIRE. 


BY    ABXER    JO.NES, 

PROFESSOR    OF   MUSIC. 


NEW    YORK: 

MASON   BROTHERS.    23   PARK   ROW, 
1854. 


I 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1S5-L  by 

ABNER    JONES. 

In  the  Gerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  United 

States  for  the  Southern  District  of  New  York. 


TO  THE  CHRISTIAN  PUBLIC. 


You  will  expect  the  Author,  in  ; 
eration  and  use  a   new  metrical 

Pfcvid,  to  justify  hia  undertaking  by  worthy  and  attainable 
forth  the  particulars  in  which  he  has 
aimed  to  excel    other  similar  works  already  in  your 
This  will  be  done  iu  few  v. 

The  objects  were,  to  render  the  whole  Book  of  Psalms,  into 
easy  an  urious  measures,  evenly  rhymed. 

with  uniform  accent,  divided  according  to  their  musical  ca- 
s,  and  comprised  in  their  own  limits  :  in  which  their 
:ure  in  responsive  lines  should  be  kept 
tut  aud  exalted  sentiments  with  which    they 
everyw  .  their  own  familiar  ai 

propriate  language,  and  the  graj  hie  imagery  by  which  they 
are  rendered  "ved  entire. 

With  what  degree  of  fidelity  to  the  01  a  rk  has 

been  executed  as  regards  their  language,  structure.au  1  im- 
and  with  what  degree  of  ability  the  Author  has  been 
impart  a  lyrical  t<>ue  to  his  verse,  are  left    I 
minating  publi 
mind  that  the  leading  object  has  been,  distinctly  to  | 
their  marked  features,  without  either  magnifying 
them,  and  also  remembering  that  it  is  less  difficult  1 
a  handsome  picture  than  a  correct  portrait.     Assi  luous  at- 
tention has  been  given  to  the  construction  of  the  - 
meters,   especially  those  requiring  from  six  to  nine 
ponding  sounds  in  the  same  stanza,  to  render  their  m 
smooth  and  graceful,  the  rhymes  connecting  them,  harmo- 
nious and  effective,  and  the  accentuation  by  which  they  are 
measured,  invariably  uniform  and  appropriate,  nev. 
mitting  it  to  contravene  the  regular    rhythmical     accent  of 
the  m 

The  titles  of  the  Psalms  have  been  regarded  as  insej 
from  the  sacred  text,  and  too  weighty  in  their  import 
omitted  in  this  work.   They  are  vi  great  utility  to  the  - 
as  they  point  out  with   precision  in  the  few* 
character  of  the  pieces  over  which  they  were  set  :  and  al- 
though some  of  the  technical  terms  employed  in  tin 
involved  in  doubt,  their  sense  in  general,  is  obvious. 
have  been  taken  from  an  able  and  lucid  translation 
Psalms  by  Prof.  J.  A.  Alexander,  of  the  Princeton  Theological 
Seminary,  to  which  the  Author  has  made  many  Btai 
conform  ;  -      3  unting  for  any  apparent  discrepan 

tweeu  them  and  the  English  Bible. 


TO  THE  CHRISTIAN  PUBLIC 

The  division  of  the  Psalms  into  subjects  according  to  their 
musical  cadences,  forms  a  new  and  prominent  feature  of  this 
work  not  found  in  previous  versions.  This  bas  cost  much 
labor  and  study  in  analysing  the  several  Psalms  concerning 
their  distinct  musical  bearings,  varying  shades  of  expression, 
regular  marked  phrases  and  well  defined  numbers,  which  if 
fully  explained  with  other  kindred  subjects,  would  require 
more  room  than  can  here  be  devoted  for  this  purpose,  and 
must  necessariljr  be  deferred  for  another  time  and  place,  if 
such  am  exposition  should  seem  to  be  demanded.  Suffice  it 
now  to  say.  that  each  Psalm  has  been  rendered  into  from 
one  to  four  different  meters,  and  the  division  of  the  subjects 
made  alike  in  all ;  and  with  but  few  exceptions  are  ex- 
pressed in  the  same  number  of  lines.  Hence  the  singer 
having  obtained  the  proper  expression  to  one  of  the  ver- 
sions, will  readily  apply  it  to  the  rest  :  and  the  omission 
of  one  or  more  stanzas  in  the  performance  is  only  leaving 
out  one  or  more  of  the  subjects  which,  by  this  arrangement, 
will  prove  to  be  of  the  least  detriment.  It  may  be  remarked 
also,  that  the  present  plan  of  rendering  the  most  useful  Psalms 
into  double,  triple  and  quadruple  versions,  has  proportion- 
ably  increased  the  metrical  numbers  contained  in  this  work, 
b.  is  confidently  hoped  will  render  it  more  pleasing  to  the 
general  reader,  and  tend  greatly  to  enhance  its  usefulness. 
F<  r  while  the  lengthy  and  sedate  numbers  may  perhaps  be 
fitly  chosen  when  a  full  congregation,  choir  and  organ  are  to 
sustain  the  music,  those  meters  that  more  readily  adapt 
themselves  to  simpler  strains  and  tunes  of  easier  execution, 
which  may  be  effectively  sustained  with  less  effort  and  by 
weaker  voices,  will  be  found  more  appropriate  for  the  use  of 
the  family,  social  circle  and  the  lecture  room,  where,  after 
all.  a  large  proportion  of  the  singing  is  done. 

The  comprising  of  the  versions  within  the  limits  of  the 
Hebrew  text,  constitutes  another  prominent  and  useful  trait 
of  this  work  which  has  not  been  aimed  at.  certainly  not  at- 
tained in  former  versions.  Many  noble  Psalms  which  have 
heretofore  been  rendered  so  prolix  and  unwieldy  as  never 
to  be  sung  in  public  worship  except  in  parts  and  parcels,  have 
here  been  kept  within  their  own  proper  bounds  and  thus  made 
available  for  use.  Indeed  this  was  a  necessary  part  of  the 
plan  in  the  undertaking,  otherwise  the  structure  of  the 
Psalms  would  be  broken  by  their  being  improperly  extended, 
their  language  enfeebled  by  the  use  of  weak  connectives  in 
filling  up  the  space,  their  imagery  scattered,  and  their  origi- 
nal design  thwarted  if  not  wholly  turned  aside. 

The  following  comparisons,  which  few  perhaps  may  have 
the  means  at  hand,  or  the  opportunity  to  make,  will  set  this 
subject  in  its  true  light,  and  with  some  allowance  for  slight 
errors  in  the  computations,  are  respectfully  submitted. 


TO  THE  CHRISTIAN   PUBLIC. 

The  Book of  Psaln  •■•  Dr.  Kenni 

Bible,  contains  5280  lines  : 
5278  lines  :  and   a< 
Bible,  al 

ich  Psalm  in  this  WOI 

■     - 

is.   (li.i  mafc  -    - 
Dr.  Wai 

lected  to  versify  about  9600  lines.  exccedin.:  by  21 1 
■ 

Ihe  119th  Psalm  contains  352  lines,  which  are  divi 
the  Hebrewalphabet  into  22  equal  parts  of  16 lines  each.    In 
the  pn  sent  art  of  16  lines  is  rendered  into  4 

stanza-  ud  m.  the  original. 

rendered  each  part  of  16  lines,  u 
lines,  increasing  their  original  number  I 
Brady  render 

ing  '■'>-  lines,  doubling  tbeiroriginal  number  :  Dr.  Wat1 
•■I  have  collected  and  disposed  of  the  most  useful  ve\ 
this  Psalm  uu  ler  18  differ*  at  heads  armed  a  divine 

song  upon  each  of  them.     But  tl 

i  some  degree  of  connection.'7     This  shows  he 
did  not  prefc  1  upon 

it  41-  lines.  exeeedLn_-  _inal  numkr. 

It  is  admitted  that  almost  every  verse  of  this  fruitful  and 
highly  devotional  Psalm,  so  constructed 
words  of  instruction  and  comfort  in  ail  the   walks  and  cir- 
cumstances of  iife.  as  also  many  of  the  verses  cont    i 
other  parts  of  the  I  > 

a  sacred  song.     But  it  i-  denied,  that  when  the   Psalms  are 
thus  rendered  or  tvhen  from  otiOO  to  4U00   lines  ar_- 
to  their  number,  they  can  in  the  nature  of  the  case,  answer 
the  great  design  for  which  they  were  originally  intended. 
They  were  specially,  though  not  solely,  ad  ar- 

ranged under  the  guidance  of  the  Holy  Spirit  for  the  pur- 

I   -ta*e 
of  the  church  in  ail  ayes,  with  distinctive  saai 
face  regarding  th<-ir  adaptation  to  music,  and  trans? 
into  the  dialects  of  .  original  lan- 

guage in  which  they  were  written  and  t  which 

they  were  sun,-  would  have  been  preserved  together.  They 
were   |  try  particular  as  a  - 

end.  and  were  tilled  with  imperishable  and  inexhaustible 
subjects  which  will  be  of  increasing  interest  forever,  the 
more  they  are  contemplated  and  understood.  Nothing  can 
be  added  to  them  for  the  better,  and  uothiug  taken  from 
them  without  detriment  :  they  are  right  ;  and  that  metrical 
version  of  them,  that  is  made  with  the  greatest  fidelity  to  the 
divine  original,  will  eventually  win  the  general  favor. 


TO   THE  CHRISTIAN  PUBLIC. 

The  preparation  of  this  volume  has  occupied  the  fixed  at- 
tention, anxious  thought,  and  leisure  hours  of  the  Author 
for  more  than  twenty  years.     Perhaps  a  sketch  of  its  origia 

and  progress  may  be  naturally  expected  and  not  wholly  with- 
out interest.     The  germ  from  whence  it  sprang  has  been  of 

slow  growth,  and,  as  now  appears  to  him  in  a  survey  of  the 
past,  was  implanted  in  his  younger  days  by  his  admiration  of 

the  Psalms,  love  of  sacred  music,  and  early  induction  into  tht 
art  ;  il  was  nurtured  for  considerable  time  by  the  active  part 

he  was  soon  called  upon  to  take  as  leader  and  teacher,  when 
as  yet  no  such  task  had  entered  his  thought  or  proposed  itself 
to  his  imagination.  But  how  mysteriou>  and  inscrutable  are 
the  Providences  of  God,  who  sees  the  end  from  the  beginning  ! 
Not  in  its  hitherto  smooth  channel  was  his  course  of  life 
destined  to  run  :  for  by  rapidly  repeated  strokes  of  family 
bereavement  he  was  strangely  torn  from  his  settlings  and  un- 
expected!; placet!  in  a  new  sphere  of  notion.  Here  his  whole 
attention  was  turned  for  many  years  to  the  cultivation  and 
practice  of  Psalmody,  and  with  flattering  success.  His  mind 
however  was  brought  into  more  immediate  contact  with  this 
subject  in  1S32-3  while  engaged  in  compiling  and  setting 
to  music  1240  pieces  of  sacred  poetry.  During  the  progress 
of  that  work  he  had  ample  opportunity  of  comparing  the 
several  versions  of  the  Psalms  in  common  use  with  each 
other  and  with  the  sacred  text  from  whence  they  were  derived. 
From  that  view  his  convictions  became  deep  and  lasting, 
that  a  wide  field  still  remained  unoccupied  for  a  new  and 
greatly  improved  metrical  version  of  the  Psalms  for  practi- 
cal purposes.  Impelled  by  the  interest  thus  excited  and 
loTe  of  study,  he  applied  himself  for  a  while  to  the  original 
Hebrew,  not  indeed  expecting  to  become  master  of  that 
beautiful  and  comprehensive  language,  but  in  order  to  read 
with  the  more  profit  the  translations  made  of  the  Psalms 
by  eminent  Poetors  and  their  commentaries  thereon,  several 
of  which  he  had  already  gathered  around  him.  Considerable 
time  was  here  spent  in  the  study  and  comparison  of  these 
elaborate  works  and  in  the  search  for  others  that  should 
treat  more  specially  upon  the  musical  bearings  of  the  Psalms 
and  of  the  proper  rules  by  which  they  should  be  versified. 
But  the  quite  confiicting  views-  advanced  upon  these  and 
kindred  topics  by  different  writers,  so  far  as  created  of.  rather 
served  to  darken  than  elucidate  the  subject  ;  as  adopting 
either  of  them  would  lead  to  very  opposite  results.  But 
turning  his  attention  to  a  closer  examination  of  the  Psalms 
themselves,  in  regard  to  these  particulars,  he  soon  discovered 
that  the  key  to  the  whole  matter  lay  in  a  right  division  of 
their  subjects,  and  that  this  had  already  been  done  by  the 
sacred  pencil  with  perfect  accuracy,  and  had  in  general  been 
made  sufficiently  plain  to  be  readily  followed.     Taking  then 


TO   THE  CHRISTIAN  PUBLIC. 

the  Psalms  for  his  model,  to  bo  implicitly  copied,  the  work 
solved  upon  and  the  labor  commenced  and  carried  for- 
ward as  opportunity  offered.     The  Author  has  never  at  any 
time  felt  bo  great  an  an\i"*y  to  get  the  work  completed,  as 

he  has  to  do  it  wtU  :  and  after  it  was  put  very  nearly  into 
its  present  Bhape  in  all  of  its  essential  parts,  not  willing  to 
confide  solely  in  his  own  judgment,  it  was  submitted  to  the 
careful  inspection  and  criticism  of  an  able  linguist  and  ac- 
complished Bcholar,Prof.  J.  Holmes  Agnew;  in  conferring  with 
whom  he  has  taken  great  pleasure  and  received  much  benefit. 
But  as  the  path  that  led  to  the  undertaking  was  made  by 
an  unseen  Hand  through  the  furnace  of  affliction,  so  has  its 
progress  been  marked  by  adversities  and  trials.  In  conse- 
quence of  the  genera]  commercial  revulsions  of  183T-S.  he 
suffered  heavy  losses  and  was  plunged  into  embarrassments. 
The  angel  of  death  has  summoned  away  his  two  surviving 
daughters,  on  whom  he  had  bestowed  a  father's  affection, 
and  had  but  too  fondly  hoped  they  would  be  spared  to  smooth 
and  soften  his  declining  years.  Yet  the  same  Hand  that  has 
afflicted  and  bereaved,  has  also  supported  and  defended  him, 
and  brought  him  by  ways  he  had  not  known.  It  is  consol- 
ing to  remember,  that  all  these  things  have  taken  place  and 
been  ordered  by  God  in  his  infinite  wisdom,  whose  mercy 
and  goodness  are  unfailing,  and  whose  glory  will  never  end. 
May  He,  who  is  wont  to  choose  the  weak  things  of  this 
World  to  confound  the  mighty,  and  things  that  are  not,  to 
bring  to  naught  those  that  are,  whose  blessing  maketh  rich 
and  addeth  no  sorrow,  grant  his  kind  benediction  to  accom- 
pany  this  humble  effort,  and  all  the  praise  shall  be  to  his 
holy  name  for  ever— Amen.  THE  AUTHOR. 


A  TABLE   OF   TITLES  TO   TEE   PSA  TATS. 

Psalms  1,  2.  10,  37,  43.  71.  91.  03.  94.  95.  96.  97.  99.  104, 
105,  10G,  107.  111.  112,  113.  114.  115,116,  117.  118,  119,  135, 
136.  137.  146.  147.  14S,  149.  and  150.  have  no  titles.  But 
Psalms  1  and  2  may  be  regarded  as  a  preface,  or  in  a  musical 
sense,  a  prelude  to  the  -whole  ;  which  according  to  c 
will  give  then  to  David  as  author,  his  name  standing 
the  next.  Psalm  10  may  he  viewed  as  belonging  to  9.  the 
two  forming  a  pair  or  double  Psalm  :  33  as  bel<>n^ine  to  32  in 
the  same  manner  :  37  to  36.  in  which  the  wicked  delineated 
in  the  former  are  put  in  contrast  with  the  righteous  in  the 
hitter.  Psalm  43  forms  an  appendix  to  42  :  71  an  amplifica- 
tion to  70,  and  91  to  that  of  90.  Psalm  93  may  be  consi- 
dered as  a  closing  piece  to  92  or  as  an  introduction  to  94 :  it 
may  have  been  placed  there  for  both  purposes.  Psalms  95 
and  96,  97  and  98,  99  and  100,  may  be  regarded  as  pairs. 
Psalm  104  beginning  like  103,  seems  naturally  enough  to 
be  an  enlargement  of  the  same  subject. 

Psalms  3.  4.  5.  6.  8,  9.  11.  12.  13,15,  20,  21.  24.  and  61,  are  en- 
titled. A  Psalm  of  David:  19.  22.  23.  29,  31.  38.  39.  4u.  41.  51, 
54.  55,  62,  63,  64.  65, 101. 108. 109, 110. 139!  140.  141.  and  138 
are  entitled  A  Psalm  bv  David  ;  14.  25,  26.  27,  28.  32,  34.  35, 
38.  41.  52,  53.  54,  55.  57,  58.  59.  60.  69,  70.  103.  138,  and  144, 
are  entitled  by  David,  the  word  psalm  or  song  being  under- 
stood :  7  Shiggaion  of  David  :  16  Michtam  of  David  :  IS  and 
36  by  a  Servant  of  Jehovah,  by  David  :  17  and  86  A  Prayer, 
by  David,  and  144  Maschil,  by  David,  a  Prayer  :  and  30  A 
Psalm  a  Son?  of  Dedication  for  the  House,  bv  David  :  68  by 
David.— A  Psalm  of  Praise  :  145  Praise  bv  David  :  122.  124'. 
131  and  133  a  Song  of  the  Ascents,  by  David  :  38  and  70.  To 
remind:  57  Destroy  not :  60  a  Mystery — To  be  learnt. By  David. 

Psalm  72  is  entitled  bv  Solomon  :  127  a  Song  of  the  Ascents. 
By  Solomon  :  88  by  Heman  the  Ezrahite  :  89  Maschil.— By 
Ethan  the  Ezrahite  :  90  bv  Moses  the  man  of  God. 

Psalms  50.  73.  74.  75.  '76.  77,  78,  79,  80,  81.  82  and  83, 
bear  the  name  of  Asaph,  either  as  author  or  chief  singer, 
most  likely  the  former,  as  75.  76.  SO  and  81  are  inscribed  to 
the  chief  musician,  and  77  to  the  chief  musician  over  the 
choir  of  Jeduthun.  50,  73,  79  and  82,  are  entitled  a  Psalm, 
by  Asaph  :  83  a  Song — A  Psalm  by  Asaph  :  75  and  76  a 
Psalm  by  Asaph  :  78  by  Asaph — A  Psalm  :  a  Song  :  74  and 
78  Maschil— By  Asaph  :  71  on  the  Gittith,  by  Asaph  :  80  as 
to  lilies — A  Testimonv — Bv  Asaph — A  Psalm. 

Psalms  42.  44.  45.  46.  47.  48,  49.  S4.  85.  87  and  88  are  in- 
scribed to  or  for  the  Sons  of  Korah  :  of  which  42.  44.  45,  46.47 
and  49  are  to  the  chief  musician.  To  the  Sons  of  Korah  :  Mas- 
chil is  affixed  to  42  and  44  :  Upon  lilies.  Maschil — A 
of  the  Beloved,  to  45  :  Upon  Akimoth,  a  Song,  to  46  :On  the 
Gittith,  to  84  :  a  Ps.— A  Song,  to  87,  and  a  Sonz.a  Ps.  to  88. 


TABLE   OF   TITLES. 

Some  of  the  lenses  which  the  tpchnic.il  terms  employed  in 
the  till   -  eonrey,  are  the  fol- 

lowing : 

At.-mith -larrin.  The  self-destruction  of  the  wicked — or 
death  of  the  sinner.     Pb.  9. 

Al-tashheth.     Destroy  not.     Ps.  67,  58,  69  ai 

Jeihtiun.      One  of  the  chief-  md,   meaning 

probably  a  family  of  singers  of  that  name.  Pa,  39.02  and  77. 

HlHALATH.  The  subject  of  the  Psalm  concerning  the 
wicked.     Ps.  53:  Concerning  afflicti 

M .\-«  iiil.  An  instructive  or  didactic  poem.  Ps.  32.  42, 
44.  45,  52,  63,  74.  78,  79  and  142. 

Mu -ht-vm.  To  hide— a  mystery  or  secret.  Ps.  16.  oK. 

NlHELOm     Flutes  or  wind  instrument-.     (H.  Ainsworth, 
1496.)  More  probably  it  relates  to  the  subject  of  th  • 
to  the  lots  or  destinies  of  the  righteous  and  the  wicked.  Ps.  5. 

On  the  Hind  of  the  Morning.  Hind — a  poetical  figure  for 
suffering   innocence — morning — relief    after    long    distress. 

Shiggaion.     "Wandering  or  error.     Ps.  9. 

Sons  of  Korau.     These  were  a  family  of  Levitical  singers. 

Song  of  ti;  Set  over  Psalms  from  120  to"  134 

inclusive — sung  during  the  periodical  joumeyings  of  the 
Jews  to  Jerusalem  at  the  times  of  their  great  festivals. 

To  OR  FOR  the  Chief  MrsiCiAX.  This  inscription  show! 
that  the  Psalms  over  which  it  is  placed  were  intended  for 
permanent  public  use.  and  not  merelv  private  purposes.  Pa 
4.  5.  6.  B.  9,  11.  12.  13.  14.  In  19,  20,  21,  22.  31.  30.  3'.'.  40. 
41.  44.  51.  52.  53.  54.  55.  56,  57.  58,  59.  60.  01.  02.  44.  65.  66, 

L09,  139  and  140.  To 
the  Sons  of  Korah  is  added  to  the  Chief  Musician,  in  Ps.  42, 
44,  45.  46.  47  and  49. 

With  or  on  Stringed  Instruments.  Ps.  46.  54.  55.  61.  67.  76 

Upon  Aeamoth.  Virgins  or  young  women  —  denoting 
soprano  or  female  voices.     P-.  46. 

Upon  the  Eighth.  From  the  plaintive  tone  of  the  Psalms, 
it  would  seem  to  imply  in  a  subdued  voice,  perhaps  an  octave 
below  the  usual  pitch.     Ps.  6  and  12. 

Upon  the  GrrriTH.  An  instrument  of  music  or  style  of 
song  borrowed  from  Gath.     Ps.  8.  81  and  84. 

Upon  Jonath-elem-rehokim.  Jonath — a  dove,  an  emblem 
of  suffering  innocence — elem — silent,  uncomplaining — reho- 
kim — distant,  or  foreign.     Ps.  56. 

Upon  Lilies.  An  instrument  of  peculiar  loveliness  :  or 
relating  to  a  subject  of  which  the  lily  is  a  fitting  poetical 
emblem:  as  song  of  the  beloved  Ps.  45;  or  to  delightful 
consolations  and  deliverances  expected  or  hoped  for.  Ps.  69  ; 
or  Lily  of  Testimony — beauty  of  the  divine  law,  Ps.  60  and  80. 


TABLE  OF  VERSIONS  A>~D  METERS. 

Psalms  1.  15.  23.  29.  S4.  92.  and  117  have  4  versions  on  each. 
Psalms  6,  8.  19.  32,  39.  47.  66.  90.  95.  96,  97.  98, 100,  103. 
111.  116.  121.  122.  133.  1:34.  137,  141.  145.  146.  147.  148  and 
150  have  3  versions  on  each.  Psalms  2.  3.  4.  5.  9,  11,  13,  16, 
17.  20.  21.  24.  26,  27.  33,  34.  36.  37.  42.  45.  46.  48.  51,  57, 
6L  62.  63.  65.  67.  72.  76.  80,  81.  82.  85.  86.  91.  93,  99,  101, 
102.  104.  110,  112.  113.  118.  119.  125.  126,  127.  128.  130, 131. 
132.  13S.  139,  142.  143.  144  and  149  have  2  versions  on  each! 
Psalms  7.  10.  12.  14.  IS.  22.  25.  28.  30,  31,  35,  38,  40,  41,  43, 
44.  49.  50.  52.  53.  54.  55.  56.  58.  59.  60.64.  68,  69.  70,  71.  73'. 
74.  75.  77.  78,  79.  83,  87i  88,  89,  94,  105,  106!  107.  108,  109, 
114,  115.  120,  123.  124.  129.  135,136and  140 have  hut  1  ver- 
sion on  each.  These  taken  together  make  286  versions,  and 
including  the  two  on  the  37th  and  119th  Psalms,  make  334 
pieces,  which  are  rendered  into  meters  as  follows  :  24  are  in 
Long  Meter:  10  are  in  Long  Meter  6  lines  :  23  are  in  Long 
Meter.  Douhle  :  4  are  in  Long  Meter  Triple  :  27  are  in  Com- 
mon Meter  :  14  are  in  Common  Meter  6  linos  :  44  are  in 
Common  Meter,  Douhle  :  3  are  in  Common  Meter  Triple  : 
1  is  in  Common  Meter  Quadruple  :  2  are  in  Long  Meter  Halle- 
lujah :  4  are  in  Common  Meter  Hallelujah  :  6  are  in  Short 
Meter  Hallelujah  :  3  are  in  Hallelujah  Meter  :  9  are  in  Com 
mon  Particular  Meter  :  1  is  in  Short  Particular  Meter. 

The  Meters  represented  by  figures  below,  like  those  above, 
are  some  in  single,  some  in  six  lines,  some  in  double,  and 
some  in  triple  stanzas.  IS  are  in  7s  &  6s,  beginning  on  the 
I  note — and  12  in  7s  i:  6s.  beginning  on  the  vnaccenied 
.1  are  in  8a  8c  7s.  beginning  on  the  accented  note — and 
54  in  8s  &  7s.  beginning  on  the  unaccented  note.  4  are  in  7s 
7  are  in  8s  :  5  are  in  lis  k  8s  :  1  is  in  8s  &  lis  :  5  are  in  12a 
&  lis  :  1  is  in  lis  ;  and  2  are  in  6s  &  4s. 


ADW8HSHHNT. 

_reat  variety  of  meters  into  which  the 

been  rendered,  embracing  several  for  which  there  is  no  suit 

ems    to-   require  that    the  Bock 

should  contain  and  cany  with  it.  ient  number 

of  tu:.  a   ney.     Other  sirous 

ill  be  subjected  to  the  delay  awl  exj  - 
obtaining  the  proper  music  through  other  channele 

rs  and  leader-  neces- 

fxU  into  the  too  common  practice 
tune:  -ty  diverse  and  opposite,  which 

niciou  tune 

thus  use-1  is  soon  destroyed  and  the  sol  seated 

inevitably  brought  to  a  eomrarxi  level,  ai 
a  time  their  power  over  the  feeiings.     A  new  and  much  im- 
proved music  type  had  been  prepared  at  considerable  extra 
expen=e  specially  for  thus  ther  with  the 

•?rthey  were  nearly  ready  for  the 
fire,     this  providence  has  delayed  the 
appearance  oi  ij  the 

music,  which  otherwise  would  have  appeared    * 

volume,  put  into  an  Octavo  form,  may  be  embraced 
in  abv  i  I  allowing  one  half  the  space  for  the  mu- 

sic, which  would  irive  a  tune  for  every  piece.     Ample  room 
would  then   remain  in  the  same    without  making  it  more 

'  han  an  ordinary  singing  book.  f< 
of  five  or  six  hundred  of  the  best  hymns  in  the  language. 
But  to  do  this  Uonal  time,  labor,  and  e 

*nd  is  left  to  the  indications  of  Providence 


THE 

PSALMS   OF  DAVID. 


JH 


L.  M.  6  line?. 

OW  blest  is  he  in  heart  and  hand. 
Who  does  not  walk  with  impious  feet, 
Nor  in  the  way  of  sinners  stand. 

Nor  with  the  scoffer  take  his  seat : 
But  in  God'>  law  is  his  delight, 
His  meditation  day  and  night. 

2  ll»j  shall  be  like  the  tree  well  set, 

Where  living  waters  course  below  ; 
Whose  boughs  their  timely  fruit  b 

Whose  leaves  perpetual  verdure  show  : 
His  daily  work  s 
And  springs  with  joy  that  never  ends. 

3  Not  so  ungodly  men  are  found, 

But  like  the  chaff  before  the  wind. 
Nor  cau  in  judgment  ^tand  their  ground, 

Nor  with  the  saints  a  dwelling  find  : 
God  knows  the  way  the  just  are  led  ; 
The  way  shall  perish  sinners  tread. 
2 


2  PSALMS. 

1  S.  M.  EL 

1  "DLEST  man  that  neither  does 
D  In  impious  counsel  walk, 
Nor  stand  where  sinners  choose. 

Nor  sit  where  scoffers  mock: 
But  on  the  Lord  delights  to  wait, 
And  in  his  word  to  meditate. 

2  He  like  a  tree  shall  spring, 

Set  in  a  watered  glade  ; 
Whose  boughs  their  clusters  bring. 

Whose  leaf  shall  never  fade  : 
Good  shall  attend  his  work  below. 
Nor  any  end  his  blessings  know. 

3  Not  so  the  wicked  race. 

Like  winnowed  chaff  they  fly. 
Nor  can  the  judgment  face. 

Nor  dwell  with  saints  on  high : 
God  knows  the  way  the  righteous  go ; 
The  sinner's  way  shall  end  in  woe. 

1  7>  cV  6s  D. 

1  AH!  happy  man, that  neither 
VJ  Walks  on  with  impious  feet, 
Nor  stands  with  sinners  either, 

Nor  takes  the  scoffer's  seat : 
But  on  the  Lord  is  waiting. 

To  learn  his  holy  law ; 
Its  precepts  meditating. 

With  sweet  and  reverend  awe. 

2  He's  like  the  tree  that's  planted, 

Where  waters  glide  serene : 
Whose  fruit  is  timely  granted, 

Whose  leaf  is  ever  green ; 
The  work  his  hands  are  doing, 

Prosperity  attends  j 


PSALMS. 

The  way  he  is  pursuing 
IIa<  joy  th.it  never  ends. 

3  But  wicked  men  resemble 

The  chaff  by  tempests  fanned ; 
They  shall  in  judgment  tremble, 

Nor  with  the  righteous  stand  ; 
The  way  the  upright  cherish 

Is  known  and  loved  of  God; 
The  crooked  way  shall  perish 

That  is  by  sinners  trod. 

1  8s  &  7s  D. 

1  TTOW  blest  is  he  who  walketh  free, 
_tl  When  impious  counsel  offers  : 

Nor  stands  on  ground  by  Burners  found. 
Nor  takes  the  seat  v\'  scoffers  : 

But  to  God's  law  he  turns  with  awe. 

To  scan  its  holy  pag 
Where,  day  and  night,  some  new  delight 

His  warmest  thought  engages. 

2  His  thrift  shall  be  like  yonder  tree 

That's  planted  by  a  river: 
Whose  verdant  shoots  yield  plenteous  fruits, 

Whose  leaves  are  fresh  forever : 
What  he  shall  do  will  prosper,  too, 

A  kindly  care  attending  : 
His  way  is  right,  and  grows  more  bright : 

His  blessings  have  no  ending. 

3  Not  so  the  vain,  nor  men  profane, 

Who  winnowed  chaff  resemble  : 

Nor  can  they  meet  the  judgment-seat. 

Nor  with  the  saints  assemble. 
God  loves  the  .fust  who  in  him  trust : 

He  knows  the  way  they  cherish  : 
But  sinners  choose  what  they  will  lose  ; 

Their  way  and  hope  shall  perish. 


PSALMS. 

Is  &  6s  D. 

1  "\T7"HY  do  nations  rage  with  heat. 

u     The-  peoples  vainly  ris 

Kings  of  earth  for  counsel  meet. 

The  rulers  plans  devise  ? 
All  against  Jehovah  speak, 

Of  his  Anointed  say : 
"  Come,  their  bands  asunder  break, 

And  cast  their  cords  away  l" 

2  He  derides,  who  sits  on  high. 

And  laughs  at  their  designs  ; 
Then  in  anger  will  reply. 

And  terrify  their  minds  : 
"  Though  your  hearts  my  power  disdain, 

And  rise  against  my  will ; 
Yet  I  've  set  my  King  to  reign 

Upon  my  holy  hill." 

3  Thus  Jehovah  said  to  me  ; 

His  edict  I  avow  : 
"  I  've  this  day  begotten  thee, 

My  only  Son  art  thou  ? 
Go.  possess  the  realms  abroad, 

In  answer  to  thy  prayer  ; 
Crush  them  with  an  iron  rod, 

Like  potters'  shivered  ware.7' 

4  Kings  and  judges,  now  be  wise, 

And  serve  the  Lord  with  fear, 
Kiss  the  Son,  with  trembling  rise, 

Lest  he  in  wrath  appear  ; 
Then  you  '11  perish  from  the  way, 

His  anger  soon  will  flame  : 
Blest  are  all.  and  only  they, 

Whose  trust  is  in  his,  name. 

Is  &  6s  D. 
1  TTFHY  all  this  rage  of  nations, 
>  V    The  peoples'  vain  surmise  ? 


PSALMS.  5 

Kings  meet  for  consultations. 
The  rulers  Bchen 

king. 
-  Christ,  proud  v. 
sunder  breaJ 
We  '11  east  away  their  cor   - 

2  He  lai 

ides; 
He  will  in  wrath  reprove  them. 

.  their  hearts 
••  Your  plans  axe  all 

st  my  will : 
For  I  my  King  b 

.ill." 

'6  Hear  ye  the  edict  rai 
Jehovah  said  to  me  : 
••  Tiii-  day  am  I  thy  Father. 

: 

and  thou  .-halt  in] 
The  ends  of  earth  abr 
.  save  them  by  thy  merit. 
Or  break  them  with  thy  r 

4  Let  pri]  o  learning. 

Be  to  hi-  -  on  : 

Lei  kincrs  and  judges  turning. 

With  tre.  Son  : 

Lest  by  the  way 

His  wrath  will  soon  be  stirred  : 
How  blest  are  all  who  cherish 
A  hope  upon  his  word. 

3  C.  M.  II. 

A  Psalm  of  David,  in  his  fleeing  from  the  face  of  Absalom 

his  - 

1  TTOW  are  my  troublers  multiplied, 
I!  What  numbers  seek  my  bloc 


6  PSALMS. 

How  many  say  with  lips  of  pride, 

"No  help  has  he  in  God  ;" 
And  thou  a  shield  around  me  spread, 
My  honor,  that  lifts  up  my  head. 

2  Jehovah's  name  will  I  invoke, 

Who  hears  from  Zion's  hill ; 
I  have  lain  down,  and  slept,  and  woke, 

His  care  sustains  me  still : 
I  will  not  fear  ten  thousand  foes, 
With  whom  they  now  my  path  enclose. 

3  Rise  up,  and  save  me,  oh  my  God! 

My  foes  have  felt  thy  stroke ; 
Their  cheeks  are  smitten  by  thy  rod, 

Their  impious  teeth  are  broke. 
Salvation  does  to  God  belong, 
Thy  blessing  be  thine  Israel's  song. 

3  lis  &  8s. 

1  TEHOYAH,  how  many  would  make  me  a  prey, 
J    What  numbers  are  seeking  my  blood ! 
Jehovah,  how  many  who  scornfully  say, 

"  No  help  shall  he  find  in  his  God  ;" 
And  ever  about  me  thy  shield  thou  dost  spread, 
Thy  name  is  my  glory,  that  lifts  up  my  head. 

2  Jehovah  will  I  as  my  helper  invoke, 

From  Zion  he  hears. me  complain  ; 
I  've  lain  myself  down,  and  have  slept  and  awoke ; 

His  favor  my  hope  will  sustain  : 
Ten  thousand  of  foes  shall  not  make  me  afraid, 
Ten  thousand  around  me  in  battle  arrayed. 

3  Oh,  rise  up  and  save  me,  Jehovah,  my  God! 

My  enemies  quailed  at  thy  stroke  ; 
The  jaws  of  the  sinner  are  smote  by  thy  rod, 

The  teeth  of  the  wicked  are  broke. 
Salvation  and  honor  belong  to  the  Lord, 
Thy  blessing  be  Israel's  eternal  reward. 


PSALMS.  1 

4  C.  M.  D. 

I  instruments.     A  Psalm  ol 
David. 

1  AH  righteous  God  !  to  whom  I  coine, 
\J  Hear  when  I  call  to  thee  ; 

Thou  hast  in  pressures  made  me  room, 

Bow  dowu  again  to  me. 
How  long  will  you.  ye  sons  of  men. 

Mine  honor  turn  to  shame? 
H<»v,  giit  in  things  so  vain. 

And  :  ame? 

2  Know  ye  the  Lord  has  Bet  apart 

The  godly  for  his  own  : 
He  will  send  answers  to  my  heart, 

What  time  I  seek  his  throne. 
Then  rage  no  more,  from  sin  for^ 

Muse  in  your  heart  by  night : 
Pay  vows  to  God.  and  trust  his  care. 

And  in  hi>  praise  delight. 

3  Lord,  many  ask  where  trood  is  found  : 

Thy  light  to  us  impart  : 
More  than  in  times  their  fruits  abound, 

Hast  thou  rejoiced  my  heart. 
I  will  in  peace  lie  down  and  sleep, 

And  take  my  needful 
For  thou  alone  wilt  safely  keep. 

And  make  me  ever  blest. 


'0 


8s  &  7s  I>. 

H  thou,  my  God  !  whose  truth  I  laud, 
When  I  am  calling,  heed  me : 
Bow  thy  kind  ear  :  in  mercy  hear  : 

Thou  hast  from  pressures  freed  me. 
Oh  sons  of  men  !  how  long  complain, 

My  highest  honor  shan 
How  long  delight,  in  burning 

Your  -  ever  firami 


i  PSALMS. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  for  his  regard, 

The  godly  has  selected  ; 
He  from  on  high  will  hear  my  cry, 

And  I  shall  be  protected. 
Dread  every  ill,  by  night  be  still, 

Say  inly  with  reflection  ; 
Pay  vows  to  God,  his  glories  laud, 

And  trust  in  his  protection. 

3  Lord,  many  say,  "  Who  '11  good  display  V 

Grant  us  thy  light  unceasing : 
More  joy  from  thee  has  gladdened  me, 

Than  times  their  corn  's  increasing  ; 
Mine  eyes  I  Tl  close  in  sweet  repose, 

And  sleep  in  peace  most  surely ; 
For  thou,  oh  Lord,  my  only  guard, 

Wilt  make  me  dwell  securely. 

5  C.  M.  H. 

For  the  Chief  Musician  on  Xehiloth.     A  Psalm  of  Davie. 

1  pERCEIVE  my  thought  and  all  I  say, 
_L    My  gracious  God  and  King ; 

And  hearken  when,  at  dawn  of  day, 

My  early  vows  I  bring  : 
I  will  look  up  with  steadfast  eyes. 
And  thou  shalt  hear  my  longing  cries. 

2  For  truly  thou  art  not  a  God 

Whom  evil  doth  delight : 
No  men  of  insolence  and  blood 

Shall  stand  before  thy  sight  : 
The  false  and  proud  wilt  thou  expel, 
With  thee  no  vicious  one  can  dwell. 

3  But  in  thy  house  will  I  appear, 

In  thine  abundant  grace  : 
And  there  will  worship  in  thy  fear. 

Towards  thy  holy  place  : 
Thy  perfect  way  to  me  disclose, 
For  I  have  manv  artful  foes. 


PSALMS. 

4  For  in  their  mouth  is  nothing  true. 

And  they  a1  heart  are  wrong  : 
Their  throat  's  a  grave  laid  i 

And  smooth  they  make  their  tongue  : 
They  have  against  thy  law  rebelled 
Let  them  in  their  own  plans  be  quelled. 

5  Lei  all  with  shouts  their  joys  pro 

Who  trust  in  thee,  oh  Lord! 
Let  all  that  love  thy  gracious  name. 

Have  gladness  in  thj 
Thy  favors  to  the  just  abound, 
And  like  a  shield  enclose  them  round. 

;  s.  \\.  ii. 

1  ^\["V  gracious  God  arid  King, 

JH.   My  words  and  musings  weigh: 
a  urd  th<-  vows  1  bring, 

When  dawns  the  opening  day  : 
I'll  lift  mine  eyes,  and  to  thine  ear 
Will  send  my  cries,  and  thou  shalt  hear. 

2  Tor  thou  art  not  a  God 

Whom  evil  doth  deligl 
No  men  of  vice  or  blood 

Shall  stand  before  thy  sight: 
Thou  dost  despise  iniquity. 
None  loving  lies  can  dwell  with  thee. 

3  But  in  thy  courts  of  grace. 

My  worship  shall  be  paid  : 
There  will  1  seek  thy  face, 

And  look  to  thee  for  aid  : 
Thy  way  disclose,  and  make  it  straight, 
For  many  foes  around  me  wait. 

4  Their  mouth  retains  no  truth. 

Their  throat  "s  an  open  grave: 
Their  tongues  are  keen  and  smo 
And  treacherous  hearts  they  have  : 


10  PSALMS. 

Condemn   them  all.  their  plans  defeat. 
And  make  them  fall  I  iceit. 

5  Let  all  who  love  the  Lord. 

With  -hunts  their  joy 
Let  all  who  trust  thy  word. 

Exulting  praise  thy  name  : 
Thy  kind  esteem  shall  be  I 
And  compass  them  as  with  a  shield. 

6  C.  M.  D. 

Chief  Musician,  with  stringed  instruments,  upon  the 
eighth.     A  Psalm  of  David. 

1  "HEBL'KE  me  not  in  anger.  Lord. 
XL'  Nor  chasten,  though  displeas 
But  healing  grace  to  me  afford. 

For  I'm  with  anguish  seized. 
My  flesh  and  soul  with  ten  i 

How  long  are  thy  delays? 
Oh!  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

And  nil  my  heart  with  prai 

2  For  who  shall  thank  thee  in  the  gra 

In  death  thy  name  make  known? 
Oh!  come  and  show  thy  power  to  save  ; 

I  'm  weary  with  my  groan. 
By  night  I  make  my  bed  to  swim. 

My  couch  with  tears  o'erflows : 
From  daily  grief  my  sight  is  dim. 

Because  of  all  my  f< 

3  Let  evil  doers  from  me  fly, 

Nor  tempt  me  to  despair : 
The  Lord  has  heard  my  weeping  cry. 

And  will  receive  my  prayer, 
vah  heard  my  humble  call, 

And  he  will  hear  again : 
My  foes  in  sudden  shame  shall  fall. 

And  seek  relief  in  vain. 


PSALMS-  11 

6  7s  &  6s   I). 

1  T)EBUKE  me  not  in  anger, 
XL  Nov  in  thy  wrath  chastise; 
I'm  filled  with  pain  and  languor, 

In  mercy  hear  my  cries. 

But  thou,  how  long.  Jehovah? 

Return,  thy  help  proclaim  ; 
Oh !  do  not  give  me  over, 

But  save  me  for  thy  name. 

2  Who  in  the  grave  can  bless  thee. 

In  death  thy  name  adore? 
With  anguish  I  address  thee. 

With  groans  thy  help  implore: 
My  sight  is  dim  with  sighing. 

My  pillow  swims  in  V 
For  all  my  foes  are  trying 

To  fill  my  heart  with  fears, 

3  Away,  ye  evil  doers ! 

The  Lord  has  heard  my  cries  r 
His  help  my  hope  secures, 

And  peace  and  joy  supplies : 
Jehovah  heard  my  calling, 

And  he  will  always  hear  ; 
My  foes  will  soon  be  falling. 

In  sudden  shame  and  fear. 

6  8s  &  Is  D. 

1  TX  anger  hot  rebuke  me  not, 
_L  Xor  chasten  with  displeasure : 
In  mercy  speak,  for  I  am  weak, 

My  griefs  exceeding  measure  : 
My  bones  are  vexed,  my  heart  perplexed, 

And  woe  has  whelmed  me  over ; 
How  long  delay?  save  me.  I  pray, 

For  thy  name's  sake,  Jehovah! 


1 2  PSALMS. 

2  For  who  in  death  can  raise  his  breath, 

And  from  the  grave  adore  thee  ? 
I  'm  tired  with  moans,  and  weak  with  groans, 

Oh !  when  wilt  thou  restore  me  ? 
I  drench  my  bed  with  tears  I  shed, 

Which  are  like  rivers  flowing  5 
My  vision  fails,  my  spirit  quails, 

My  foes  are  bolder  growing. 

3  From  me  depart,  nor  tempt  my  heart, 

Ye  seed  of  evil  doers ! 
The  Lord  on  high  has  heard  my  cry, 

And  speedy  help  insures. 
Jehovah,  heard,  and  peace  conferred, 

And  will  attend  my  calling  : 
My  foes  with  shame  shall  suffer  blame  ; 

When  not  aware,  be  falling. 

7  C.  M.  D. 

Shiggaion  of  David,  that  he  sang  to  Jehovah  because  of  thf 
words  of  Cush  the  Benjamite. 

1  AH  God!  on  thee  my  hopes  depend, 
\J  Save  me  from  all  my  foes  ; 

Lest  they  my  soul  like  lions  rend, 

When  none  can  interpose. 
If  wrong  within  my  hands  be  found, 

Or  my  returns  unjust, 
The  foe  may  smite  me  to  the  ground, 

Mine  honor  to  the  dust. 

2  Awake  and  make  thine  anger  known, 

To  judgment  rise  for  me  : 
Let  gathered  nations  round  thy  throne 

Thy  truth  and  justice  see. 
Let  innocence  my  cause  defend, 

Thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth ! 
Let  mischiefs  of  the  wicked  end, 

Establish  men  of  worth. 


PSALMS.  13 

3  On  God  is  ray  defense  and  stay. 

Who  fcriea  the  heart  and  reins  : 
While  sinners  tempt  him  every  day. 

His  truth  the  just  sustains. 
If  Burners  will  not  be  restored, 

If  they  will  not  repent. 

Lord  will  whet  his  glittering  sword. 

His  bow  is  ready  bent. 

4  The  wicked  travails  sore  with  sin, 

And  falsehood  is  his  child  ; 
He  digs  a  pit  and  falls  therein, 

By  his  own  works  beguiled. 
His  crimes  shall  come  upon  his  pate, 

His  head  shall  bear  his  wrongs  ; 
Jehovah  just.  Most  High  and  great. 

"Will  I  exalt  in  songs. 

8  L.  ML  D. 

Io  the  Chief  Musician,  apon  the  Gittith.     A  Psalm  of  David. 

1  AH  Lord,  our  Lord,  through  nature's  frame 
\J  How  brightly  shines  thy  glorious  name  ! 
Above  the  heavens  thy  splendor  raise, 

And  fill  creation  with  thy  praise : 
From  babes  hast  thou  established  power, 
Whose  mouths  untaught  thy  works  adore, 
That  infant  lips  might  interpose 
To  silence  thy  malignant  foes. 

2  Since  heaven  thy  forming  hands  arrayed 
The  moon  and  stars  in  beauty  made  : 
Oh  !  why  should  man  thy  memory  share, 
His  son  secure  thy  constant  care  ? 
Next  in  the  scale  to  angels  made. 

With  honor  thou  hast  crowned  his  head  ; 
Sole  monarch  of  the  earth  he  stands. 
And  rules  the  creatures  of  thy  hands. 


14  PSALMS. 

3  All  sheep  and  oxen,  flocks  and  herds, 
All  beasts  and  cattle,  fowls  and  birds  ; 
The  fishes  which  the  waters  keep, 
And  everything  that  cleaves  the  deep. 
Oh  Lord,  our  Lord,  in  all  the  world 
How  glorious  is  thy  name  unfurled  ; 
Thy  splendor  gilds  creation's  frame, 
Let  heaven  and  earth  exalt  thy  name. 


8  C.  M.  D. 

1  AH  Lord,  our  Lord,  in  all  the  earth 
\J     How  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

Set  thy  transcendent  power  and  worth 

Above  the  starry  frame  : 
Thou  hast  established  strength  and  skill 

From  infant  lips  to  flow, 
That  sucklings  might  avengers  still, 

And  calm  the  raging  foe. 

2  Since  heaven  on  high  thy  hands  have  wrought, 

The  moon  and  stars  so  fair, 
Oh !  why  should  man  engage  thy  thought, 

The  son  of  man  thy  care  ? 
But  just  below  the  angels  made, 

With  power  and  glory  crowned  ; 
All  things  beneath  his  feet  are  laid, 

The  spacious  earth  around. 

2  The  flocks  and  herds,  and  folds  of  sheep, 

The  fowls  that  wing  the  air  ; 
The  fishes  dwelling  in  the  deep, 

And  all  things  passing  there. 
Oh  Lord,  our  Governor  and  King, 

All  nature  speaks  thy  fame ! 
Let  worlds  above  thy  splendor  sing, 

The  earth  thy  glorious  name. 


ILMS.  15 

8  Ss  &   7    I). 

1  All  Lord,  our  Lord,  thy  name  adored, 
V  /     All  Dstnre  tells  in  story  : 

Who*  -  rise  above  the  skies, 

T<»  man:'  ry  : 

Yet  babes  dost  thou  with  Btrength  endow, 

Their  mouth  with  wisdom  filling  : 
To  interpose,  and  calm  thy  foes. 
The  bold  avenger  stilling. 

2  Since  heaven  on  high,  the  starry  sky. 

Thy  fingers  made  so  splendid. 
Why  is  thy  mind  toward  man  inclined, 

His  bod  by  thee  attended? 
Him  thou  hast  made  but  just  a  grade 

Is  standing  : 
With  honor  crowned,  the  earth  around 

Assigned  for  his  commanding. 

:]  All  flocks  and  herds,  all  fowls  and  birds, 

1  tf  every  class  and  motion  : 
The  fish  that  keep  beneath  the  deep, 

And  ail  that  pass  the  ocean. 
Oh  Lord  our  King,  while  everything 

Shines  brightly  with  thy  splendor, 
Let  earth  proclaim  thy  glorious  name, 

The  heavens  their  praises  render. 

9  K  M.  D. 

To  the  Cine:  1 1  :,iuth-labben.     A  Psalm  of  David. 

1  "WITH  all  my  heart  will  I  record 

W     Thy  works  of  wonder,  mighty  Lord. ; 
With  joyful  song  thy  praise  proclaim, 
And  celebrate  thy  glorious  name. 
My  tots  turn  back  with  sore  dismay. 
And  from  thy  presence  fade  away  : 


16  PSALMS. 

For  thou  who  sittest  judging  right. 

Hast  plead  my  cause  with  truth  and  might. 

2  The  nations  thy  rebukes  have  taught. 
And  wicked  realms  to  ruin  broi:  _ 
The  raging  foe  hast  thou  destroyed. 
And  made  his  place  and  memory  void. 
The  Lord  forever  will  remain. 

And  on  his  throne  of  justice  reign  : 
Will  judge  all  peopl  ad  lands. 

And  give  the  world  his  right  commands. 

3  The  Lord  will  be  a  refuge  high. 

To  which  the  soul  distressed  may  fly  : 
Who  know  thy  name,  in  thee  will  trust. 
For  thou  wilt  ne'er  forsake  the  just. 
Exult  in  song-  to  Zio::"s  Kii  _. 
His  great  exploits  and  wonders  sing  : 
For  guiltless  blood  he  bears  in  mind. 
The  sufferer's  prayer  will  answers  find. 

4  Save  me  from  all  malicious  spite. 
And  raise  me  from  the  shades  of  nigh 
That  all  thy  praise  I  may  recount. 
Salvation  sing  on  Zion's  mount. 

-  in  their  pits  are  laid, 
Their  feet  are  caught  in  snares  they  made ; 
The  Lord  i-  known  by  right  that  stai 
The  wicked  fall  by  their  own  hands. 

5  The  wicked  back  to  hell  shall  turn. 
And  nations  that  Jehovah  spurn : 
The  needy  shall  not  hope  in  vain. 
Nor  I  _       in  in  their  pain. 
Lord!  rise  to  judge  and  humble  pride, 
Make  fear  in  haughty  heart-  abide  : 
Let  peoples  know,  the  earth  abroad. 
That  they  are  men  and  thou  art  God. 


PSALMS.  It 

9  C.  M.  D. 

1  WITH  all  my  heart,  Almighty  Lord, 

W     Will  I  thy  wonders  tell  ; 
With  joyful  song  thy  truth  record, 

And  on  thy  praises  dwell. 
My  foes  turn  back,  with  fear  restrained, 

And  perish  from  thy  Bight  ; 
My  cause  and  claim  hast  thou  maintained. 

Who  sittest  judging  right. 

2  The  nations  thy  rebukes  have  quelled, 

And  wicked  realms  destroyed; 
The  raging  foe  from  earth  expelled, 

His  name  and  place  made  void. 
Jehovah  will  forever  reign. 

His  throne  of  judgment  stands; 
And  he  shall  rule  the  earth  and  main, 

And  judge  all  tribes  and  lands. 

3  The  Lord  will  shelter  souls  opprest, 

In  trouble  will  be  kind  ; 
Who  know  thy  name,  in  thee  will  rest, 

Who  seek  thy  help,  shall  find. 
Sing  praise  aloud  to  Zion's  God, 

His  works  of  truth  declare  ; 
Who  in  avenging  guiltless  blood, 

Regards  the  sufferer's  prayer. 

4  Save  me  from  all  malicious  hate, 

From  death  lift  up  my  soul ; 
That  still  my  song  in  Zion's  gate 

My  Saviour  may  extol. 
The  nations  in  their  pits  are  thrown, 

Are  caught  in  their  own  snares ; 
The  Lord  by  his  just  work  is  known. 

But  sinners  fall  by  theirs. 

5  The  wicked  shall  to  hell  turn  back, 

With  realms  that  slight  the  Lord  ; 

2  " 


18  PSALMS. 

The  needy  shall  not  always  lack. 

The  poor  have  no  reward. 
Lord!  rise,  the  pride  of  man  restrain, 

Send  fear  and  truth  abroad  : 
Let  nations  know  they  are  but  men, 
And  thou  the  only  God. 

10  C.  M.  D. 


w 


In  times  of  trouble  hide  ; 
When  tyrants  catch  the  poor  by  fraud. 

And  sufferers  burn  in  pride  I 
They  boast  of  wealth,  and  winning  still, 

Bless  God  in  proud  disdain : 
They  disregard  thy  sovereign  will, 

Nor  thee  their  thoughts  retain. 

2  Thy  judgments  are  above  their  sight, 

they  puff  at  all  their  foes  : 
They  think  to  stand  by  their  own  might. 

They  dread  no  future  woes. 
Their  mouth  is  full  of  all  deceit. 

Their  tongue  with  all  that  's  vile  ; 
They  lurk  the  innocent  to  meet, 

And  sufferers  to  beguile, 

3  They  hide  like  lions  in  their  den, 

Their  net  the  weak  infolds  ; 
Their  strong  ones  catch  unwary  men, 

Nor  think  that  God  beholds. 
Rise  up.  Jehovah,  lift  thy  rod ! 

Let  sufferers  now  be  spared  ; 
Why  have  the  proud  contemned  God, 

And  thy  just  vengeance  dared  ? 

4  Let  them  not  say  thou  wilt  not  heed  ; 

Thou  dost  behold,  oh  Lord ! 
Thy  hand  shall  give  a  righteous  meed, 
For  all  their  wrongs  reward. 


PSALMS.  19 

On  thee  will  suffering  souls  confide, 

Who  art  t<>  orphans  kind  : 
Break  thou  the  arm  of  tyrant  pride. 

Till  thou  no  Bin  shalt  find. 

5  Lord,  thou  art  King  for  evermore ! 

Proud  nations  disappear  : 
When  humble  souls  thy  help  implore. 

Thou  wilt  incline  thine  ear  : 
Thou  wilt  thy  people's  cause  maintain. 

Who  still  on  thee  rely  : 
N      shall  oppressors  Longer  reign 

And  thy  groat  name  defy. 

11  c.  M.  D. 

To  the  Cliief  Musician.     A  Psalm  of  David. 

1  ri  OD  is  my  refuge,  strength  and  rest : 
VT  Why  tell  my  soul  with  pride. 

••  Flee  like  a  bird  and  seek  your  nest. 

On  yonder  mountain  hide  '. 
For  lo  !  the  wicked  bend  the  bow. 

And  fix  the  poisoned  dart  : 
They  aim  to  lay  the  godly  low. 

And  men  upright  in  heart. 

2  Since  now  a  pillar  scarce  remains. 

What  have  the  righteous  done? 
God  in  his  holy  temple  reigns. 

In  heaven  has  set  his  throne. 
He  sees  the  <on<  of  men  afar. 

And  on  the  righteous  waits  : 
Those  loving  violence  and  war 

His  very  spirit  hates. 

3  He  will  his  wrath  on  rebels  rain. 

His  anger  is  their  cup  : 
And  temp*jst<.  snares  and  fiery  pain, 
Shall  till  their  portion  up.  ■ 


20  PSALMS. 

For  true  and  righteous  is  the  Lord, 

As  by  his  work  is  told  : 
He  will  the  upright  well  reward. 

They  shall  his  face  behold. 

Is  &  6s  D. 

1  "jV/fY  refuge  is  Jehovah  : 

111  Why  send  my  soul  this  word  : 
••  Now  speed  you  quickly  over 

Yon  mountain  like  a  bird?'' 
The  bow  are  sinners  bending, 

And  fixing  sure  the  dart ; 
To  slay  the  just  intending. 

And"  those  of  upright  heart. 

2  What  can  the  just  rely  on, 

When  all  foundation  ■&  gone  ? 
Jehovah  reigns  in  Zion, 

The  heavens  are  his  throne  : 
And  though  he  tries  the  godly, 

Will  save  them  out  of  straits  ; 
The  wicked  doing  proudly 

And  violent  he  hates. 

3  His  fiery  indignation 

Will  he  on  rebels  pour  ; 
The  storm  and  devastation, 

Their  portion  evermore. 
For  righteous  is  Jehovah. 

His  love  of  truth  untold  ; 
The  upright  shall  moreover 

His  glorious  face  behold. 

12  Is  &  6s  D.  " 

To  the  Chief  Musician  on  the  Eighth.     A  Psalm  of  David, 

1  T  ORD.  the  pure  and  godly  cease, 
Jj  The  true  and  faithful  fail ; 

Save  the  few  that  seek  for  peace, 
And  help  them  to  prevail. 


1MB.  21 

Each  one  with  beguiling  art. 
His  tongue  in  flattery 

-'ill  with  double  heart. 
And  with  dissembling  lips. 

•1  will  cut  oft*  tongues  of  fraud. 
stroy  all  lips  that  - 
3     ver  us  the  Lord. 
Our  mouth  shall  bear  the  sway:" 
He  will  hear  the  sufferers'  cries. 

In  sol  son  bowed  : 

Then  in  just  displeasure  rifi   . 
And  save  them  from  the  proud. 

rod  his  people  will  uphold. 
And  all  his  words  are  kind,. 
Purer  than  the  finest  _ 

When  seven  times  refined. 
Thou  the  sufferer  wilt  -ustain, 
The  meek  forever  hide  : 

men  would  reign. 
And  rule  the  earth  in  pride. 

13  C.  M.  P. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Butlm  of  T  . 

1  Tr"1  )W  long  wilt  thou  forget  me.  Lord  ? 
XL  Wilt  thou  forever  hid 

How  long  shall  I  my  griefs  record  V 

My  foes  exult  ? 
Ea  ax  me  and  spare  my  fainting  breath. 
And  lighten  thou  mine  ey 
l  decline  and  sleep  in  death. 
more  on  earth  to  i 

2  Lest  then  my  boasting  foes  exclaim. 

••  Against  him  -■■  d  :" 

I  they  exult  who  -  shame, 

And  shout  that  I  have  failed. 


22  PSALMS. 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 
And  through  thy  mercy  stood : 

I'll  sing  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 
For  thou  hast  done  me  good. 

13  Is  &  6s  D. 

1  TTOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me  ? 
XL  Lord,  wilt  thou  ever  hide? 
How  long  shall  griefs  "beset  me? 

My  foes  exult  with  pride? 
Do  thou  mine  eyes  enlighten, 

Restore  my  feeble  breath  ; 
My  failing  vision  brighten. 

Lest  I  should  sleep  in  death. 

2  Lest  then  my  foes  exulting  , 

To  see  my  faith  has  failed. 
Should  say  in  tones  insulting. 

"  Against  him  we  prevailed/' 
Cheer  me  with  thy  salvation, 

For  I  have  trusted  thee  ; 
I  '11  sing  with  adoration, 

For  good  thou  doest  me. 

14  C.   M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician,  by  DavH. 

1  TTIOOLS  in  their  hearts  have  always  said. 
J]    "  There  :s  no  such  thing  as  God  :  n 
They  are  with  vile  corruption  fed, 

None  doing  what  is  good. 
From  heaven  Jehovah  viewed  the  race 

"Which  dwells  below  the  skies : 
He  looked  to  see  who  sought  his  grace, 

To  see  if  one  were  wise. 

2  They  have  together  turned  aside, 

And  into  ruin  run  : 
They  are  corrupt  and  putrefied, 
None  doing  good,  not  one. 


PSALMS.  23 

Do  sinners  neither  know  nor  dn 

Their  Maker's  righteous  rod, 
Who  eat  his  people  up  like  bread. 

And  never  call  on  Godl 
3  There  have  they  feared  and  felt  fori 

For  God  is  with  the  just; 
They  treai  poor  suffering  souls  with  scorn, 

Who  in  Jehovah  trust 
Oh,  send  salvation.  Zion'fl  King! 

Thy  captive  flock  restore  : 
Then  Jacob  shall  exult  and  sing. 

And  Israel  thee  adore. 

15  C.  M. 

lm  of  David. 

1  T  ORD.  who  shall  reach  thy  holy  hill, 
Jj  And  dwell  in  heaven  with  i 

"Who  walks  upright  and  works  no  ill, 
Whose  heart  and  woi 

2  Who  lawless  scandal  still  comb 

Whose  tongue  no  slander  bears: 
Who  loves  the  good,  the  vile  contemns. 
Nor  changes  what  he  swears. 

3  Who  takes  no  bribe  against  the  pure, 

Nor  usury  for  gold  : 
Who  does  these  things  shall  stand  secure, 
His  God  and  heaven  behold. 

15  L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  who  shall  iu  thy  hill  abide. 
JU  And  dwell  forever  near  thy  side  ? 
Who  walks  in  wisdom  all  his  days. 
Whose  heart  agrees  with  all  he  say-. 

2  Who  has  not  done  his  neighbor  wrong  ; 
Nor  borne  a  slander  on  his  tongue  ; 
Who  shuns  the  vile  and  loves  the  good. 
And  to  his  oath,  though  injured,  stood. 


•o 


24  PSALMS. 

3  Who  ne'er  himself  for  bribes  hath  sold, 
Nor  put  to  usury  his  gold  • 
Who  is  of  all  these  things  approved, 
Shall  rise  to  heaven  and  not  be  moved. 

15  lis  &  8s. 

H  Jehovah !  what  man  to  thy  hill  shall  ascend, 
And  ne'er  from  thy  temple  depart  ? 
He  that  walks  in  uprightness  and  does  not  offend, 
And  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

2  He  that  grants  to  his  neighbor  the  same  that  he 

claims, 
Whose  tongue  from  all  slander  forbears  ; 
He  that  honors  the   good,  while  the  vile  he 

contemns, 
Nor  changes,  though  hurt,  what  he  swears. 

3  He  that  never  for  bribes  will  the  innocent  sell, 

Nor  usury  take  for  his  gold  ; 
Doing  thus,  in  the  hill  of  the  Lord  shall  he  dwell, 
His  Saviour  forever  behold. 

15  8s  &  Is. 

1  T  ORD,  what  man  shall  reach  thy  temple  ? 
JLi  Who  may  dwell  on  high  with  thee  ? 
He  that  sets  a  right  example, 

He  whose  heart  and  words  agree. 

2  He  whose  tongue  no  slander  beareth, 

Neither  seeks  for  ill  reports  ; 
He  that  keeps  to  what  he  sweareth, 
Shuns  the  vile,  the  just  supports. 

3  He  that  taketh  usury  never, 

Nor  a  bribe  against  the  pure  ; 
He  shall  stand  unmoved  forever, 
Find  in  heaven  his  home  secure. 


PSALMS.  2a 

IG  C.  M.  P. 

%m  of  David. 

(fend. 


1  AH  God!  my  trust,  preserr 
\J  My  Saviour,  all  divine  : 


With  saints  I  love  my  good  may  I 

But  cannot  add  to  thine. 
The  men  who  other  gods  will  - 

In  many  sorrows  sink  : 
The  names  they  use  I  will  not  speak. 

Nor  their  oblations  drink. 

2  The  Lord  is  my  allotted  cup. 

My  heritage,  my  all : 
The  lines  for  me  by  him  filled  up. 

In  pleasant  places  fall. 
His  counsel  cheers  my  heart  by  night. 

His  name  be  ever  blest : 
Because  he  is  upon  my  right. 

My  flesh  in  hope  shall 

3  Thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  to  hell. 

To  gloom  and  dark  despair  ; 
J.ve  thy  Holy  Ope  to  dwell. 

And  see  corruption  there. 
The  path  of  life  wilt  thou  d< 

And  light  the  way  before  : 
At  thy  right  hand  are  joys  divine. 

And  pleasures  evermore. 

16  L.  M.  P. 

1  AH  God!  my  Saviour  all  dn 
\J  Preserve  me  safe,  my  ho] 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thine. 

But  with  the  saints  I  love  may  blend. 
Their  sorrows  shall  ed, 

Who  haste  to  se^?k  another  g       : 
My  lips  shall  cast  their  names  asi 

Nor  taste  their  offerings  of  blood. 


26  PSALMS. 

2  The  Lord,  my  portion,  cup  and  all, 

Has  fixed  my  lot,  his  love  maintains  ; 
The  lines  in  pleasant  places  fall. 

My  goodly  heritage  remains. 
His  counsel  cheers  my  heart  by  night, 

His  name  with  loudest  songs  be  blest ; 
Since  he  is  ever  on  my  right. 

My  flesh  in  joyful  hope  shall  rest. 

3  My  soul  thou  wilt  not  leave  to  hell, 

Forgotten  in  the  silent  gloom  ; 
Nor  give  thy  Holy  One  to  dwell, 

And  see  corruption  in  the  torn)). 
The  path  of  life  with  light  shall  beam, 

And  lead  me  on  to  endless  day : 
At  thy  right  hand  are  joys  supreme, 

And  pleasures  fresh  that  ne'er  decay. 

17  L.  M.  D. 

A  Prayer  by  David. 

1  "I   ORD.  hear  the  right  for  which  I  plead, 
Jj  A  prayer  from  lips  not  insincere  ; 
From  thee  my  judgment  shall  proceed, 

Before  thine  eyes  shall  truth  appear. 
Thou  hast  assayed  my  heart  and  mind, 

My  nightly  visions  thou  dost  read  ; 
Thou  shalt  no  evil  purpose  find. 

My  mouth  shall  not  my  thought  exceed. 

2  Kept  by  the  precepts  of  thy  lips, 

I  shun  the  bold  transgressor's  way  ; 
Firm  in  thy  paths  I  set  my  steps, 

And  have  not  turned  my  feet  astray. 
I've  called,  for  thou  wilt  hear,  oh  God! 

Grant  now  distinguished  help.  I  crave ; 
Thou  whose  right  hand  is  stretched  abroad 

Those  trusting  thee  from  foes  to  save. 

3  Hide  me  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest, 

Safe  as  the  apple  of  the  eyes ; 


PSALMS.  27 

From  those  that  now  my  soul  m< 
From  foes  thai  will  against  me  rise. 

Closed  in  their  fat,  and  robed  in  pride, 
Their  eyes  are  bent  to  go  astray. 

They  do  like  lions  lurk  and  hide. 
When  craving  to  devour  the  pi 

4  Lord,  rise  and  Bave  me  with  thy  sword, 

Make  worldlings  bow  and  own  thy  hand, 
portion  is  in  sordid  hoard, 

Whose  wealth  their  numerous  heirs  command. 
Thy  righteousness  for  me  I  take, 

And  I  shall  see  thy  lace  b< 
With  thine  appearance  shall  awake, 

Be  with  thy  likeness  satisfied. 

17  C.  M.  D. 

1  T  OPtD.  hear  a  prayer  from  lips  not  feigned. 
JJ  And  hearken  to  the  right : 

From  thee  let  judgment  be  obtained, 

And  truth  shall  come  to  light. 
Thou  hast  my  nightly  musings  tried, 

Assayed  my  heart  and  mind : 
Nor  has  my  mouth  my  thought  belied, 

And  thou  shalt  nothing  find. 

2  I  've  kept  from  proud  destructive  men, 

By  precepts  of  thy  lips  : 
Firm  in  thy  paths  my  feet  have  been, 

In  which  I  set  my  steps. 
Oh  God!  I  *ve  called,  for  thou  wilt  hear, 

Grant  help  divine.  I  crave  : 
Thou,  whose  right  hand  is  ever  near, 

Those  trusting  thee  to  save. 

3  Keep  me  as  Bafe  beneath  thy  wings, 

As  apple  of  the  • 
From  all  that  seek  for  evil  things, 
From  wasting  foes  that  rise. 


28  PSALMS. 

Closed  in  their  fat  and  haughty  pride. 

Their  eyes  are  set  to  stray  ; 
They  lurk  and  do  like  lions*  hide, 

When  craving  for  the  prey. 
4  Lord,  with  thy  sword  make  worldlings  yield. 

Thy  hand  shall  turn  back  theirs  ; 
Whose  portion  is  in  hoards  concealed, 

And  left  to  numerous  heirs. 
But  I  shall  see  thy  face  divine, 

With  thy  appearance  wake  ; 
Be  satisfied  that  thou  art  mine, 

Thy  likeness  to  partake. 

18  C.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.  By  a  servant  of  Jehovah,  by  David. 
who  spake  unto  Jehovah  the  words  of  this  song,  in  the  day 
Jehovah  freed  him  from  the  hand  of  all  his  foes,  and  from 
the  hand  of  Saul. 

1  TEHOVAH,  strength  of  all  my  power. 
J    My  heart  to  thee  I  yield  ; 

My  God.  my  Rock,  my  lofty  tower, 

My  Saviour,  help  aud  shield. 
I  will  on  him  for  succor  call, 

Most  worthy  of  my  praise  : 
So  shall  my  foes  in  ruin  fall, 

Or  flee  in  sore  amaze. 

2  Ungodly  men  upon  me  fell, 

Impatient  for  my  blood  ; 
The  snares  of  death  and  fears  of  hell 

Overwhelmed  me  like  a  flood  : 
In  my  distress  he  heard  my  groan. 

His  eye  beheld  my  fear ; 
My  prayer  came  up  before  his  throne, 

Into  his  gracious  ear. 
3^j"Then  lofty  hills  asunder  broke, 

And  trembled  at  his  ire  ; 
His  nostrils  sent  forth  streams  of  smoke, 

His  mouth  red  coals  of  fire. 


PSALMS.  29 

He  bowed  the  heavens  and  came  to  view. 

The  clouds  beneath  him  trode; 
On  wings  of  wind  majestic  flew, 

And  on  a  cherub  ro 

4  Thick  gloom  of  night  around  him  lay. 

And  clonds  were  his  an' 
These  from  his  ed  away. 

Hail-eton  e 
His  lightning  made  the  heavens  divide. 

His  hand  hot  arrows 
Earth's  deep  foundations  opened  wide, 

Jehovah,  at  thy  blast. 

5^"He  sent  and  drew  me  from  the  E 

From  billows  deep  and  long  : 
He  >aved  me  from  my  em : 

From  foes  for  me  too  strong. 
He  spread  his  sheltering  wings  around. 

And  constant  succor  gave  : 
He  set  my  feet  on  open  ground. 

Because  he  loves 

6  He  did  my  righteousness  reward. 

As  in  his  paths  I  fan 
For  I  have  truly  served  the  Lord, 

Nor  guilty  left  my  God. 
His  judgments  I  have  kept  in  sight, 

Abstained  from  my  offense  : 
And  as  my  heart  has  been  upright, 

I  find  the  recompense. 

7*"The  kind  thy  kindness  shall  secure. 

The  true  thy  truth  shall  crown ; 
With  all  the  pure  wilt  thou  be  pur<?, 

But  on  the  froward  frown. 
The  haughty  thou  wilt  put  away. 

The  humble  lift  upright  : 
My  God  will  turn  my  night  to  day. 

My  candle  thou  wilt  V 


30  PSALMS. 

8  By  thee  I  have  a  troop  outrun, 

Have  leaped  a  fortress  vail ; 
Thy  word  is  tried,  thy  work  well  done, 

A  buckler  to  us  all. 
For  who  is  God  except  the  Lord  ? 

Who  such  a  rock  or  stay  ? 
With  strength  he  girds  me  by  his  word, 

And  perfect  makes  my  way. 

9TfHe  set  me  on  my  heights  afar, 

My  feet  the  hinds  outgo  ; 
He  well  instructs  my  hands  to  war, 

My  arms  to  break  the  bow. 
He  spreads  salvation  for  my  shield, 

And  holds  me  by  the  hand ; 
He  sets  me  in  an  open  field, 

And  I  securely  stand. 

10  "What  time  I  have  my  foes  pursued, 

They  fell  beneath  my  feet ; 
All  proud  assailants  were  subdued, 

My  victory  is  complete  : 
Their  calls  for  help  no  one  would  mind. 

In  vain  they  cried  to  God  ; 
They  fled  like  chaff  before  the  wind, 

Like  dust  in  streets  were  trod. 

ll^fThou  hast  from  strife  secured  my  throne. 

And  all  that  hear  obey  ; 
I  'm  served  by  those  I  have  not  known, 

And  strangers  bear  my  sway. 
The  ground  shall  fail  on  which  they  stand, 

The  fortress  where  they  rest ; 
Jehovah  lives,  my  Rock  at  hand, 

His  name  be  ever  blest. 

12  His  arm  the  nations  has  subdued, 
Avenged  me  of  my  foes ; 
No  proud  assailant  dare  obtrude. 
And  none  my  will  oppose. 


PSALMS.  31 

BBc  _.  ill  Balvatioo  I  will  m 
His  good]    88  i  adore  : 

For  crowning  David  as  his  king, 
His  Son  for  evermore. 

19  C.  M.  D. 

ian.     A  P<alrn  by  David. 

1  rPHE  heavens  their  Maker's  glory  teach, 
X    The  skies  his  imp 

And  day  t<>  day  shall  utter  speech, 

And  night  to  night  declare. 
There  is  no  formal  language  used, 

N<>r  any  vocal  Bounds  : 
Their  words  are  through  the  world  diffused, 

Their  earth  surrounds. 

2  A  tent  in  them  he  gave  the  sun. 

Who  comes  in  bridegroom  cheer ; 
And  like  _  a  race  to  run, 

Exults  in  hi-  cai 
The  heavens  are  by  his  circuit  spanned, 

A-  on  his  courses  roll  : 
His  light  is  shed  on  every  land, 

His  heat  from  pole  to  pole. 

S^The  law  of  God.  complete  and  pure, 

The  soul  with  health  snppli 
His  words  of  truth  are  very  sure, 

And  make  the  simple  wise. 
His  statute-  are  in  wisdom  made, 

And  yield  the  heart  delight : 
His  high  commands  injustice  laid, 

Illuminate  the  sight. 

4  The  fear  of  God  is  pure  and  clean, 

Enduring  end! 
His  judgments  all  in  truth  are  seen, 

And  holy  are  his  ways. 
Above  fine  gold  when  well  refined, 

Are  they  in  value  placed  : 


32  PSALMS. 

And  more  invite  and  please  the  mind, 
Than  honey  does  the  taste. 

5  In  keeping  them  is  great  reward, 

They  warn  me  how  to  live  ; 
But  who  can  know  his  errors,  Lord  ? 

My  secret  faults  forgive. 
Let  no  presumptuous  sin  control, 

Then  shall  I  be  upright : 
Accept  these  wishes  of  my  soul, 

My  Saviour,  in  thy  sight. 

19  L.  M.  D. 

1  fTlHE  heavens  declare  the  praise  of  God, 
X    The  skies  show  forth  his  work  abroad  : 

And  day  to  day  shall  utter  speech, 

And  night  to  night  divinely  teach. 

No  form  of  language  strikes  the  ear, 

No  vocal  sound  is  there  to  hear  : 

Their  words  through  all  the  world  are  gone. 

Their  line  is  round  creation  drawn. 

2  In  them  he  gave  the  sun  his  place, 
And  he  appears  in  bridal  grace, 
When  from  his  chamber  forth  he  hies, 
In  giant  strength  to  course  the  skies. 
His  goings  through  the  heavens  extend, 
His  circuits  reach  their  utmost  end  ; 
His  rays  light  up  the  world  complete, 
And  naught  is  hidden  from  his  heat. 

3^fThe  law  of  God  is  pure  in  plan, 
And  renovates  the  soul  of  man  ; 
His  words  of  truth,  without  disguise, 
Have  power  to  make  the  simple  wise. 
His  statutes  are  conceived  in  right, 
And  yield  the  heart  a  sweet  delight ; 
His  just  commands  with  clearness  shine, 
And  beam  with  rays  of  light  divine. 


PSALMS.  33 

4  The  fear  of  God  is  clean  and  pure. 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure  : 

Hfe  judgments  strike  the  wondering  view 
As  holy,  wise,  and  jnsl  and  true  : 
Their  priceless  worth  cannot  be  told, 
Their  value  is  above  fine  gold: 
Their  sweetness,  too,  does  far  excel 
The  purest  honey  from  the  cell. 

5  In  keeping  them  is  great  reward  : 

But  who  can  know  his  errors,  Lord? 
Thy  precepts  teach  me  how  to  live  : 
Do  thou  my  secret  guilt  forgive. 
Keep  me  from  all  presumptuous  Bin, 

Then  shall  I  be  upright  and  clean : 
And  l»'t  my  words  and  thoughts  accord 

"With  thee,  my  Saviour,  strength  and  Lord. 

19  8a  &  7>  P. 

1  rPHE  heavens  applaud  their  Maker.  God. 
X    The  skies  show  forth  his  glory  : 

While  day  to  day  repeats  the  Lay, 

And  night  to  night  the  story. 
No  voice  is  heard,  no  uttered  word,. 

Nor  formal  language  sounding  : 
Words  they  declare  are  everywhere. 

Their  line  the  earth  surrounding. 

2  He  set  the  sun.  in  them  to  run. 

Who  comes  with  bridal  gra 
W Tien  forth  he  hies  along  the  skies. 

And  like  a  giant  races. 
His  circuits  hound  the  heavens  around. 

With  every  land  and  nation: 
His  smiling  ray  lights  up  the  day. 

And  warms  the  whole  creation. 

3*[God's  perfect  law  the  soul  can  draw, 
Its  course  from  folly  turning ; 
3 


34  PSALMS. 

His  words  are  pure  and  very  sure, 
And  give  the  simple  learning ; 

His  statutes  right  the  heart  delight, 
With  joy  the  spirits  brighten  ; 

His  wise  commands,  pure  from  his  hands, 
The  eyes  of  man  enlighten. 

4  God's  fear  is  clean,  and  shall  be  seen 

From  age  to  age  for  ever ; 
His  judgments,  too.  are  just  and  true, 

And  righteous  altogether : 
Their  worth  untold  exceeds  fine  gold, 

And  even  stores  of  money  ; 
They  are  more  sweet  than  choicest  meat 

Than  combs  of  dropping  honey. 

5  Who  keep  them,  Lord,  find  much  reward, 

They  form  my  plan  of  living  ; 
Oh !  keep  my  soul  from  sin's  control, 

My  hidden  ones  forgiving. 
That  I  upright  before  thy  sight, 

In  wishes,  words,  behavior, 
May  ever  be  beloved  by  thee, 

Oh  Lord  !  my  strength  and  Saviour. 

20  L.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Psalm  of  David. 

1  TEHOVAH  hear  thee  when  in  woe, 
J  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defend  ; 
From  Zion  strength  and  help  bestow, 

And  from  his  temple  succor  send. 
May  he  thine  offerings  bear  in  mind, 

His  favor  for  thy  gifts  impart, 
Fulfill  the  things  thou  hast  designed, 

And  grant  the  wishes  of  thy  heart. 

2  Jehovah  will  our  cause  maintain, 

His  holy  name  our  banner  bears  : 
We  will  exulting  bless  his  name, 
For  he  shall  answer  all  thy  prayers. 


PSALMS.  35 

In  his  salvation  we  rejoice, 
By  i  i  he  will  stand : 

Will  answer  when  b 
With  saving  strength  from 

3  While  some  in  chariots  trust  the  m 
And  others  on  their  si 
We  will  remember  and  will 

Jehovah's  name,  our  God  Most  High. 
For  they  brought  down  in  ruin  fall. 

While  we  have  stood  upright  by  him: 
The  king  shall  hear  us  when  we  call. 

Jehovah  save  and  still  redeem. 

20  7    & 

1  111" AY  Jacob's  God  defend  thee, 
Jli.  And  hear  thee  in  disti 

Froi  -  :nd  thee, 

And  all  thy  wrongs  redress  ; 

Remember  thy  oblati 

Thine  offerings  made  by  fire ; 
Fulfill  thine  expectations. 

And  grant  thy  heart's  desire. 

2  We  will  display  our  banners, 

His  holy  name  they  I 
Our  lips  shall  shout  hosas 

.11  hear  thy  prayer  : 
We  know  I  inted 

He  will  for  ever  stand  : 
For  him  he  has  appointed. 

The  strength  of  his  right  hand. 

3  While  some  their  chariots  number, 

And  on  tb  rely, 

always  will  remember 

The  name  of  God  on  high  : 
For  they  are  bowed  and  falling, 

But  on  our  feet  we  stand : 
The  king  shall  hear  our  calling, 

Jehovah  help  command. 


-  --    '     LJ- 

36  PSALMS. 

21  L.  M.  6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Psalm  of  David. 

1  fTHHE  king  shall  laud  Jehovah's  might, 
JL  In  thy  salvation  much  delight  : 
With  his  desire  hast  thou  complied. 
His  lips'  request  hast  nerer  denied  : 
For  thou  wilt  gifts  of  good  unfold. 
And  crown  his  head  with  finest  gold. 

2  He  prays  for  life,  when  endless  days 
And  robes  of  state  thy  love  displays  : 
For  thou  wilt  fill  with  joy  his  breast. 
Make  him  a  blessing  ever  ble.-t : 

The  king  thy  truth  and  grace  has  proved. 
And  trusting  thee  shall  ne'er  be  moved. 

3  Thy  hand  shall  find  out  all  thy  foes. 
Thy  right  hand  them  with  fire  enclose  : 
Their  fruit  from  earth  shall  be  destroyed. 
Their  seed  become  extinct  and  void  : 
Such  mischiefs  they  against  thee  planned. 
As  were  above  their  feeble  hand. 

4  For  thou  shalt  turn  them  back  apace. 
And  aim  thy  bow  against  their  face  : 
Be  thou  exalted  on  thy  throne. 
Jehovah,  make  thy  power  be  known  : 
So  will  we  glory  in  thy  might. 

And  sing  thy  praise  with  new  delight. 

21  C.  M.  D. 

1  rpHE  king  shall  glory  and  rejoice, 
JL  Jehovah  I  in  thy  might : 
In  thy  salvation  lift  his  voice 

In  songs  of  sweet  delight. 
His  prayers  have  ready  answers  found. 

And  all  his  lips  have  told  : 
His  life  thy  choicest  gifts  have  crowned. 

His  head  with  finest  gold. 


rSALMS.  37 

2  His  day*  were  made  of  endless  length, 

When  just  for  life  he  prayed : 

And  glory,  majesty  and  strength, 

Hast  thou  upon  him  laid  : 
A  blessing  made  and  ever  blest, 

And  gladdened  by  thy  face; 
The  king  unmoved  in  thee  shall  rest. 

Still  trusting  in  thy  grace. 

3  Thy  hand  shall  find  out  all  thy  foes, 

Who  hate  thy  gracious  name  : 
Thy  right  hand  shall  their  way  enclose 

With  swift  consuming  flame; 
Their  offspring  shall  thy  wrath  pursue, 

Their  seed  from  earth  devour: 
Such  evil  things  they  sought  to  do, 

As  were  above  their  power. 

4  For  thou  wilt  fill  them  with  dismay. 

Confusion  and  disgrace  : 
And  on  thy  strings  wilt  thou  display 

Thine  arrows  for  their  face. 
Be  thou  exalted  in  thy  might, 

Jehovah,  God  alone! 
So  in  thy  power  shall  we  delight, 

In  songs  address  thy  throne. 

22  L.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.      On  the  hind  of  the  morning      A 
Psalm  by  I>;\vid. 

1  111" Y  God,  my  God.  why  thus  forsake. 
JjJL  Why  stand  afar,  nor  pity  take? 
Oh!  why  regardless  of  my  care, 
My  words  of  agonizing  prayer? 
Thou  dost  not  hear  my  cries  by  day. 
Nor  when  by  night  I  weep  and  pray: 
But  thou  art  holy,  and  dost  dwell. 
Shrined  in  the  praise  of  Israel. 


38  PSALMS. 

2  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name, 
Nor  was  their  hope  exposed  to  shame ; 
But  1 7m  a  worm,  and  not  a  man, 
Despised  of  all  the  scoffing  clan. 
All  who  behold  derision  make, 
Shoot  out  the  lip,  the  head  they  shake : 
"  He  trusted  in  his  God  to  save. 
Let  him  deliver  from  the  grave.77 

3^[From  thee  my  being  I  possessed, 
In  thee  I  hoped  when  on  the  breast ; 
And  on  thy  care  at  birth  was  thrown, 
And  thou  hast  been  my  God  alone  : 
Draw  near  to  help,  for  helpers  fail. 
And  Bashaivs  bulls  my  peace  assail  ; 
They  gape  on  me,  and  rave  and  roar, 
Like  lions  ready  to  devour. 

4  Like  water  poured,  my  joints  relax. 
My  heart  dissolves  like  melting  wax  5 
My  strength  is  like  a  potsherd  dried, 
And  to  my  jaws  my  tongue  is  tied  : 
Down  to  the  dust  of  death  I  'm  bowed, 
Abhorrent  dogs  about  me  crowd  : 
While  evil-doers  round  me  meet, 

They  pierce  my  hands,  and  pierce  my  feci. 

5  I  'm  so  reduced  I  tell  my  bones, 

While  sinners  gaze  and  mock  my  groans ; 
My  garments  off  from  me  they  tear. 
And  by  the  lot  my  vesture  share. 
Oh!  thou,  my  strength,  draw  near  to  me, 
From  dogs  and  swords  thy  darling  free, 
Save  me  from  lions  by  thy  word, 
From  unicorns  have  1  been  heard. 

6^1*1  will  to  brethren  speak  thy  name. 
With  saints  assembled  sing  thy  fame ; 


PSALMS.  39 

Lei  Israel's  eons  his  glories  land, 
Ye  aeed  of  Jacob,  bless  your  God; 

For  he  has  not  despised  nor  left 
The  sufferer  when  of  help  bereft : 

Nor  turned  from  him  his  lace  nor  word, 
But  in  his  crying  kindly  heard. 

7  With  all  the  church  I  "11  praise  the  Lord, 
And  in  his  house  my  vows  record: 
The  meek  shall  eat  and  sate  the  soul, 
"Who  seek  him  shall  his  name  extol ; 
The  earth  shall  turn  to  God  again,  ' 
The  nations  hail  his  blissful  reign ; 
For  all  the  world  is  his  alone. 
And  over  all  he  sets  his  throne. 

S  The  rich  and  great  to  him  shall  bend, 
The  poor  and  famished  near  their  end ; 
Posterity  shall  serve  the  Lord. 
With  songs  his  righteousness  record : 
To  distant  times  and  later  days. 
Relate  his  wondrous  deeds  with  praise  ; 
From  age  to  age  shall  tidings  run. 
This  is  the  thing  that  God  hath  dene. 

23  L.  M. 

A  Psalm  by  David. 

1  rPHE  Lord,  my  Shepherd,  deigns  to  grant 
JL  That  I  shall  never  suffer  want  : 

He  lays  me  down  in  pastures  green. 
And  leads  where  waters  glide  serene. 

2  He  doth  in  love  my  soul  reclaim. 

And  guides  me  right,  to  praise  his  name ; 
Thy  presence,  rod  and  staff,  my  aid, 
Shall  calm  my  fears  in  death's  dark  shade. 

3  Thy  hand  my  table  well  supplies, 
In  sight  of  all  my  enemies ; 


40  PSALMS. 

My  head  thy  fresh  anointing  shows, 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows. 

4  The  goodness  which  such  grace  displays. 
Will  surely  prosper  all  my  days ; 
And  to  his  temple  will  I  come. 
And  find  a  sweet  and  happy  home. 

23  C.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord,  my  Shepherd,  will  provide. 
JL    In  want  I  shall  not  go  ; 

He  makes  me  in  green  fields  abide, 
Where  living  waters  flow. 

2  For  his  name's  sake  my  soul  he  cheers, 

My  paths  in  truth  has  laid  ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  shall  calm  my  fears, 
In  passing  death's  dark  shade. 

3  Thy  bounteous  hands  my  table  spread, 

In  sight  of  all  my  foes  ; 
Thy  holy  oil  anoints  my  head, 
My  cup  of  joy  overflows. 

4  Such  favor  from  my  Saviour,  God, 

Will  surely  crown  my  days  ; 
And  I  shall  come  to  his  abode, 
And  ever  sing  his  praise. 

23  8s  &  ?s. 

1  npHE  Lord  makes  grants  for  all  my  wants, 
JL   And  he,  my  Shepherd,  feeds  me  ; 

He  gives  repose,  where  pasture  grows, 
And  by  still  waters  leads  me. 

2  For  his  own  praise,  he  guides  my  ways, 

And  to  refresh,  is  near  me  ; 
In  death's  dark  shade,  thou  art  my  aid, 
Thy  rod  and  staff  shall  cheer  me. 


PSALMS.  41 

3  My  foes  can  see  rich  gifts  from  thee, 

My  daily  food  bestowing  ; 
And  on  my  head  fresh  oil  is  shed, 
My  cap  i>  overflowing. 

4  Such  goodness  is  a  pledge  of  his, 

That  he  will  leave  me  never  ; 

And  I  shall  come  and  make  my  home 
In  his  own  house  forever. 

23  7s  &  6s. 

1  "jl/TY  Shepherd  is  Jehovah. 
1VL  I  shall  not  suffer  need  ; 
He  folds  and  guides  me  over 

A  rich,  well  watered  mead. 

2  His  name's  sake  doth  restore  me, 

And  lead  in  paths  of  right ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  before  me 

Shall  make  death's  valley  bright. 

3  My  bread  thou  hast  appointed, 

In  sight  of  all  my  foes ; 

My  head  with  oil  anointed, 

And  my  cup  overflows. 

4  Such  truth  and  mercy  surely, 

Will  gladden  all  my  days  ; 
And  in  his  house  securely, 
I  '11  ever  speak  his  praise. 

24  L.  M.  6  lines. 

By  David.     A  Psalm. 

1  "HARTII.  with  her  stores  of  wealth,  is  God's, 
Jlj  The  world,  with  her  vast  progenies ; 
He  settled  it  above  the  floods 

And  founded  shores  around  the  seas. 
Who  shall  ascend  the  hill  of  God, 
And  dwell  in  his  divine  abode  ? 


42  PSALMS. 

2  He  that  is  pure  in  heart  and  hand. 

Who  swears  not  false,  and  is  not  Tain : 
He  shall  before  his  Maker  stand. 

And  full  salvation  shall  obtain. 
These  are  the  seekers  of  thy  face. 
The  sons  of  Jacob  are  the  race. 

3  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 

Give  way.  ye  everlasting  doors  ; 
For  you  the  King  of  glory  waits. 

To  enter  with  triumphant  powers. 
"Who  is  this  mighty,  glorious  King. 
Whose  praise  with  such  applause  ye  sing? 

4  He  is  Jehovah,  strong  in  might. 

Who  conquered  death,  and  hell,  and  sin ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  light, 

Ye  heavenly  doors,  receive  him  in. 
Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  who  ? 
That  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  overthrew? 

5  God  over  all.  of  boundless  sway, 

Jehovah,  God  of  Hosts,  renowned  ; 
He  rises  to  the  realms  of  day. 

The  King  of  endless  glory  crowned. 

24  12s  &   lis. 

1  npHE  earth  with  her   fullness  belongs  to  Je- 
_L     hovah, 

The   world  with   her   tenants   and  mighty  in- 
crease ; 
He  gathered  the  floods  and  established  it  over, 

And  founded  the  shores  that  encompass  the  seas. 
But  who  shall  ascend  to  the  hill  of  the  Lord, 
And  who  in  his  temple  receive  the  reward  ? 

2  The  clean  and  the  pure  shall  obtain  his  salvation ; 
Who  sweareth  not  falsely , whose  heart  is  not  vain ; 


PSALMS.  43 

Tills  man  shall  receive  the  divine  approbation, 

And  with  his  Redeemer  in  glory  shall 
Tii  «e  are  the  descendants,  who  seek  thee  to  land. 
rue  Beed  of  Jaco 

up  your  heads,  oh  ye  gates  high  and 
hoary  I 
Ye  do<  oity  open  again  : 

tproaching  with  laurel?  of  glory. 
3  from  the  conquest   in  triumph  to 

_  of  such  gloir  and  might. 
g   with   so   much 

4  Jehovah  the  highest  in  glory  excelling. 

Jehovah  who  conquered,  Bin,  death  and  the 
tomb : 
Th.ii   lift   up   your  heads,  oh  ye  gates  of  his 
dwelling! 
Ye  doors  of  eternity  welcome  him  home. 
But  who  is  this  powerful,  conquering  King. 
Wh<  and    whose     praise    with    such 

transport  ye  sing? 

5  J  hovab  of  armies,  the  great  and  the  glorious. 

Jehovah,  almighty  to  save  and  redeem  : 
O'er  gin,  death  and  hell,  he  is  coming  victorious. 
King  of  all  glory,  whose  reign  is  supreme. 

25  T<  &  6a  D. 

By  David. 

1  T  ORD.  I  lift  my  soul  to  thee. 
JJ  My  God,  my  trust,  and  stay  : 
Let  not  shame  be  cast  on  me. 
give  my  foes  the  sway. 
Keep  thy  people  from  disgrace. 
Who  love  thy  holy  L. 


U  PSALMS. 

Let  the  wicked  hide  their  face, 
Who  sin  without  a  cause. 

2  Teach  to  me  thy  path  and  way, 

Thy  truth  to  me  impart ; 
Thee  I  seek  through  all  the  day, 

For  thou  my  Saviour  art. 
Gall  thy  tender  love  to  mind. 

Forgive  my  sins  of  youth  ; 
Think  of  me  as  thou  art  kind, 

A  God  of  grace  and  truth. 

3^[God  is  good  and  just  besides, 

He  '11  hear  when  sinners  pray  ; 
He  the  meek  in  judgment  guides, 

And  shows  their  feet  his  way. 
All  who  on  his  covenant  wait. 

Shall  learn  his  paths  are  kind  ; 
Though  my  sins  be  very  great 

They  will  a  pardon  find. 

4  He  will  guide  his  fearers  well. 

Their  way  will  choose  and  bless  ; 
They  at  ease  in  good  shall  dwell, 

Their  seed  the  land  possess  : 
Friendship  he  will  keep  with  those, 

"Who  in  his  fear  remain  : 
He  to  them  his  covenant  shows, 

And  makes  their  duty  plain. 

o*[Lord,  on  thee,  mine  eyes  are  set, 

With  pure  and  strong  desire  ; 
Thou  wilt  pluck  me  from  the  net, 

And  from  the  sinking  mire. 
Turn  in  mercy  to  my  soul. 

My  troubles  are  enlarged  ; 
Let  thy  love  my  heart  console, 

With  burdens  all  discharged. 


PSALMS.  4o 

6  See  my  grief,  forgive  my  sin, 

My  raging  foes  restrain  : 

Lei  my  sonl  the  victorj  win, 

Nor  let  me  hope  in  vain  : 
God.  my  trust.  I  wait  for  thee, 

Thy  justice  is  Bupreme  : 
Israel  from  his  troubles  p. 

And  from  all  woes  redeem. 

?6  T<  &  6s  P. 

By  Darid. 

1  TXTDGE  and  try  my  way.  oh  Lord  ! 
J    For  truth  lias  been  my  guide  : 

I  have  trusted  in  thy  word. 

And  therefore  shall  not  slide: 
Still  I  would  be  proved  by  thee. 

My  reins  and  heart  assay  : 
Well  do  I  thy  mercy  - 

My  feet  have  kept  thy  way. 

2  With  the  false  I  will  not  sit. 

Nor  impious  councils  meet : 
Neither  join  the  hypocrite. 

Nor  him  that  loves  deceit. 
Innocent  shall  be  my  hand-. 

When  I  tread  thy  court  : 
There  to  praise  thy  wise  commands, 

Thy  wondrous  works  report. 

3  I  have  loved  thy  house,  my  God, 

The  place  thy  glory  shares  j 
Keep  my  life  from  men  of  blood, 

Nor  join  my  soul  with  theirs  : 
Bribes  and  mischiefs  fill  theirliands. 

In  mine  shall  truth  be  found  ; 
Public  praise  thy  grace  demands, 

I  stand  on  even  ground. 


46  PSALMS. 

26  7s  P. 

1  T  ORI),  in  whom  my  hopes  confide, 
Jj  Prove  my  heart  and  try  my  way  ; 

Snrely  I  shall  never  slide, 

While  I  make  thy  arm  my  stay. 

Still  I  would  by  thee  be  proved, 
Search  my  reins,  assay  my  mind  ; 

From  thy  truth  1 7ve  not  been  moved, 
Well  I  see  that  thou  art  kind. 

2  Not  with  sinners  will  I  sit, 

Nor  in  impious  councils  meet ; 
Neither  join  the  hypocrite, 

Nor  with  such  as  work  deceit. 
When  I  tread  thy  holy  court, 

Innocence  shall  wash  my  hands  ; 
All  thy  wonders  to  report, 

With  thy  works  and  just  commands. 

3  Lord,  I  love  thy  blest  abode, 

There  thine  honor  dwells  secure  ; 
Keep  my  life  from  men  of  blood, 

Keep  my  soul  from  men  impure  ; 
Bribes  and  mischiefs  fill  their  hands, 

Pure  and  clean  shall  mine  be  found  • 
All  my  praise  thy  grace  demands, 

Firm  I  stand  on  even  ground. 

27  C.  M.  D. 

By  David. 

1  rjlHE  Lord,  my  Saviour,  is  my  light, 
JL   And  whom  have  I  to  dread? 
The  Lord  is  of  my  life  the  might, 

And  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 
When  dinners  to  devour  me  rose, 

They  fell  in  sore  surprise  ; 
I  will  not  fear  a  host  of  foes, 
Nor  war,  if  it  should  rise. 


PSALMS.  47 

2  One  thing-  I  ask  and  seek  from  God. 

In  his  own  house  to  dwell : 
His  truth  and  beauty  there  to  laud, 

And  to  inquire  his  will. 
There  on  a  rock  shall  I  re] 

Iu  dark  and  gloomy  days  : 
Thus  lifted  up  above  my  foes, 

I  '11  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 

3  Lord,  hear  and  answer  when  I  speak, 

Do  not  in  anger  hide  : 
Thy  Spirit  said,  "my  presence  seek." 

••I  will."  my  heart  replied. 
Thy  gracious  help  have  I  received. 

Put  not  away  my  hope  : 
When  of  my  parent-  I  *m  bereaved, 

The  Lord  will  take  me  up, 

•4  Oh!  lead  me  in  a  level  way. 
Restrain  my  cruel  foes: 
Let  nut  their  malice  gain  the  sway. 
Who  falsely  will  depose. 

I  should  have  perished,  if  reward 

Hail  not  seemed  sure  to  me  : 
Wait  thou  with  firmness  for  the  Lord, 

Wait  thou,  he  '11  strengthen  thee. 

27  8s  D. 

1  rpHE  Lord  is  my  Saviour  and  light. 
JL    And  whom  have  I  reason  to  dread? 
The  Lord  of  my  life  is  the  might. 

Shall  anything  make  me  afraid  ? 
When  foes  to  devour  me  drew  near. 

They  stumbled  and  fell  in  surprise ; 
A  host  shall  not  waken  my  fear. 

Nor  war,  if  against  me  it  rise. 

2  One  thing  will  I  seek  from  the  Lord, 

That  I  in  his  house  may  abide  ; 


48  PSALMS. 

To  study  his  beautiful  word, 

And  in  bis  pavilion  to  hide. 
I  there  on  a  rock  shall  repose, 

In  gloomy  and  perilous  days : 
Thus  lifted  high  over  my  foes, 

My  sacrifice  still  shall  be  praise. 

3  Lord,  answer  my  cries  unto  thee, 

And  turn  not  in  anger  aside  ; 
"My  face,"  when  thou  saidest,  "  seek  ye," 

"I  will,"  from  my  heart  I  replied. 
By  thee  may  I  never  be  left, 

For  thou  art  my  Saviour  and  hope  5 
Of  father  and  mother  bereft, 

The  Lord  will  the  orphan  take  up. 

4  Oh !  lead  me  and  make  my  path  plain, 

And  curb  the  proud  will  of  my  foes, 
Who,  if  they  a  victory  gain, 

Against  me  will  falsely  depose. 
I M  fainted  unless  a  reward, 

In  life  I  believed  I  should  see ; 
With  courage  then  wait  for  the  Lord, 

Wait  patient,  and  he  '11  strengthen  thee. 

28  Ts  &  6s  D. 

By  David. 

1  T  ORD,  my  Rock,  regard  my  cries, 
JJ  And  not  in  silence  sit ; 

Lest  I  fall,  no  more  to  rise, 

Into  the  gloomy  pit. 
Hear  when  I  before  thee  stand, 

To  supplicate  thy  love  5 
Hear  when  I  lift  up  my  hand, 

Towards  thy  throne  above. 

2  Draw  me  not  with  men  away, 

Who  work  deceit  and  sin ; 


PSALMS.  49 

Flattering  still,  in  all  they  say. 

While  mischief  lurks  within. 
Give  to  them  their  cnp  of  woe, 

The  evils  they  have  wrought : 

Let  them  by  experience  know, 
The  troubles  they  have  brought. 

3  Those  that  ne'er  regard  the  Lord, 

Nor  doings  of  his  hand  ; 
He  will  give  an  ill  reward. 

Nor  build  them  in  the  land. 
God  my  supplications  heard. 

And  blessed  be  my  shield; 
I  have  trusted  in  his  word. 

And  he  has  help  revealed. 

4  Now  the  praises  of  my  God, 

Shall  tune  my  heart  and  tongue  ; 
While  I  spread  his  name  abroad. 

In  loud  and  joyful  song. 
Thou  art  Israel's  confidence. 

And  thine  anointed's  prop; 
Feed  thine  own  inheritance, 

And  ever  lift  them  up. 


29  IK 

A  Psalm  of  David. 

1  A  SSIGN  to  Jehovah,  ye  men  of  great  power, 
XjL  Dominion  and  glory  and  strength  evermore; 
Assign  to  Jehovah  the  praise  due  his  name. 
And  come  to  his  courts  and  hi-  greatness  proclaim. 

2  The  voice  of  Jehovah  is  heard  on  the  flood, 
In  thunders  proclaiming  the  powerful  God : 
The  voice  of  Jehovah  sounds  over  the 
Invested  with  spl  sudor  and  full  majesty. 


50  PSALMS. 

3  The  voice  of  Jehovah  the  cedar  breaks  down, 
The  tallest  ones  growing  on  Lebanon's  crown  ; 
The  voice  of  Jehovah  has  made  Sirion 
To   leap  like  a  calf  or  a  young  unicorn. 

4.  The  voice  of  Jehovah  divideth  the  flame, 
The  deserts  of  Kadesh  will  shake  at  his  name : 
The  voice  of  Jehovah  the  forest  lays  bare, 
The  temple  of  nature  his  glories  declare. 

5  Jehovah  sat  glorious,  enthroned  on  the  flood, 
Jehovah  is  King,  to  eternity  God  ; 
Jehovah  his  people  with  strength  shall  increase, 
And  bless  them  forever  and  ever  with  peace. 

29  L.  M. 

1  TTE  mighty,  to  the  Lord  assign 

JL    Dominion,  glory,  power  divine  ; 
Due  praises  to  his  name  address, 
Exalt  him  in  his  holiness. 

2  His  voice  is  high  above  the  flood, 
And  loud  proclaims  the  powerful  God ; 
His  voice  is  heard  from  pole  to  pole, 
When  o'er  the  deep  his  thunders  roll. 

3  His  voice  the  towering  cedar  breaks, 
And  Lebanon's  high  summit  shakes  ; 
His  voice  made  oaks  in  Sirion 

To  skip  like  to  a  unicorn. 

4  His  voice  divides  the  lightning's  flame. 
And  Kadesh  trembles  at  his  name  ; 
His  voice  the  mountain  forest  bares, 
The  earth,  his  temple,-  praise  declares. 

5  His  throne  was  spread  upon  the  flood, 
And  he  shall  reign  the  King  and  God ; 
His  people's  strength  will  he  increase, 
And  bless  them  evermore,  with  peace. 


PSALMS,  51 

29  8a  &   U 


ig 


1 1V E  the  Lord,  ye  men  of  station, 
Give  the  Lord  renown  and  power: 
Give  the  Lord  dne  adoration, 

In  his  court?  his  name  adore. 


2  On  the  deep  bis  voice  is  glorious, 

Lond  his  mighty  thunders  roll : 
On  the  sea  his  voice  victorious 

Shakes  the  earth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Lo!  his  voice  the  cedar  breaketh, 

ring  high  in  Lebanon  : 
Like  a  unicorn  he  maketh 
Them  to  hap  in  Sirion. 

4  Flames  of  fire  his  voice  divideth. 

s  at  his  rod  : 
-    ideth, 

Earth,  his  temple,  honors  God. 

5  Throned  he  sits  upon  the  wai 

Oh  !  let  men  his  name  adore  : 
Strength  he  givea  his  sens  and  daughters 
Joy  and  peace  for  evermore. 

29  7 

1  "\""E  men  of  birth,  in  all  the  earth. 

1    Confess  the  great  Jehovah  : 
Come  to  his  courts  and  make  reports, 
And  talk  his  glories  over. 

2  His  voice  aloud,  as  from  a  cloud, 

In  pealing  thunders  breaking; 

Majestic  rolls  around  the  j 
The  wide  creation  shaking. 

3  His  voice  he  sends,  the  cedar  bends, 

The  largest  trees  are  broken ; 


52  PSALMS. 

In  Lebanon  and  Sirion, 

They  frightened  calves  betoken. 

4  His  voice  in  twain  cuts  lightning's  chain. 

Shakes  wilds  of  Kadesh,  hoary ; 
He  shields  the  roe,  lays  forests  low. 
His  temple  all  says,  "  glory. " 

5  On  deeps  unknown  he  spreads  his  throne, 

His  kingdom  faileth  never  ; 
His  flock  with  peace  will  he  increase. 
Give  Zion  strength  forever. 

30  C.  P.  M. 

A  Psalm.     A  Song  of  Dedication  for  the  House,  by  David. 

1  rpHE  Lord  I  will  with  songs  extol, 
JL  For  he  has  lifted  up  my  soul, 

And  all  my  foes  repelled  : 
He  healed  me  when  to  him  I  prayed, 
He  brought  me  from  the  gloomy  shade. 

And  has  my  life  upheld. 

2  Ye  saints,  make  music  to  his  name, 
With  thanks  his  holiness  proclaim, 

How  short  his  anger  burns  ! 
His  favor  springs  with  life  and  light. 
Though  weeping  may  endure  a  night, 

The  morn  with  joy  returns. 

3  The  Lord's  kind  favor  I  had  proved, 

And  vainly  thought  should  ne'er  be  moved, 

My  mountain  strong  he  made  ; 
But  when  he  hid  his  smiling  face, 
My  soul  was  filled  with  sore  distress, 
For  mercy  then  I  prayed. 

4  AVilt  thou  have  profit  by  mv  blood 
If  I  should  die,  Almighty  God  ? 

Shall  dust  thy  truth  declare  ? 


PSALMS.  53 

In  mercy  chase  my  fears  away, 
Be  thou  my  helper  and  my  stay, 
And  answer  thou  my  prayer. 

5  For  sackcloth  thou  hast  clothed  with  praise, 
My  moanings  turned  to  joyful  lays. 
With  gladness  tuned  my  tongue  : 
That  I  may  sound  abroad  thy  fame, 
And  ever  thank  and  bless  thy  name. 
In  sweet  melodious  song. 

31  ta  &  6s. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Psalm  by  Dayid. 

1  T  ORD,  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 
Jj  Preserve  my  hope  from  shame : 
Bow  thy  gracious  ear  to  me. 

And  save  me  for  thy  name. 
Be  my  refuge,  rock  and  tower, 

A  house  where  I  may  hide ; 
Since  my  fortress  is  thy  power, 

My  feet  to  safety  guide. 

2  Draw  me  from  the  secret  net, 

Which  they  have  laid  for  me  ; 
Life  and  spirit  I  commit, 

Oh  !  thou,  my  strength,  to  thee, 
God  of  truth,  by  thee  redeemed, 

I  trust  thy  kind  behest ; 
Vanities,  by  them  esteemed, 

And  idols  I  detest. 

3  Glad  will  I  thy  mercy  tell. 

For  thou  hast  seen  my  state ; 
Made  me  room  wherein  to  dwell, 

Nor  left  me  in  the  strait. 
Grant,  in  mercy,  sweet  relief, 

My  life  consumes  within  ; 


54  PSALMS. 

All  my  years  are  spent  with  grief 

Beneath  a  load  of  sin. 

4^jTrom  my  foes  came  my  disgrace. 

My  neighbors  greatly  jeered  : 
Those  who  met  me  turned  their  face 

And  friends  my  presence  feared. 
I  became  forgot,  as  dead, 

Or  vessel  cast  away: 
Then  were  many  slanders  spread. 

On  every  side  dismay. 

5  While  they  plotted  for  my  blood. 
I  trusted  thy  commands  : 
Said  to  thee.  "  Thou  art  my  God." 
••  My  times  are  in  thy  hands.'3 

Set  me  free  from  all  my  f< 

Who  persecute  my  soul : 
Let  thy  justice  interpose. 

And  all  their  rage  control. 

6*yMake  thy  face  on  me  to  shine. 

And  save  me  for  thy  name  : 
Since  I  trust  thy  care  divine. 

Preserve  my  hope  from  shame. 
Let  the  wicked  hide  their  face. 

Their  lips  to  silence  come  : 
Those  who  seek  for  my  disgrace. 

By  lies  and  frauds,  strike  dumb. 

7  Oh  !  to  those  who  thee  have  sought. 

How  great  thy  love  has  been : 
Which  thy  grace  and  truth  have  wrought. 

Before  the  sons  of  men. 
Them  in  secret  thou  wilt  hide. 

From  pri  le  and  plots  and  wrongs ; 
In  thy  presence  they  abide. 

Secure  from  strife  of  tongues. 


PSALMS.  55 

8  Blest  bo  God,  who  round  me  made 
A  city's  fortress  wall : 
u  I  'm  cut  off,,J  I  rashly  said, 

But  thou  hast  heard  my  call. 
God  the  faithful  saint  will  guide, 

The  proud  in  full  reward  : 
He  will  strength  for  you  provide, 

All  ye  who  trust  the  Lord. 

32  C.  M.  6  lines. 

By  David.     Maschil. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  man  whom  God  forgives, 
JJL  And  hides  his  guilt  and  shame  ; 
How  blest  the  man  forever  lives, 

He  charges  not  with  blame  ; 
His  heart  made  pure,  his  peace  secure, 
Through  his  Redeemer's  name. 

2  My  bones  waxed  old  through  tears  I  shed. 

While  silent  I  remained  : 
Thy  hand  was  heavy  on  my  head. 

And  drought  my  spirit  drained  : 
When  I  confessed  I  had  transgressed, 

Thy  pardon  I  obtained. 

3  For  this  the  godly  shall  implore, 

While  mercy  may  be  found  : 
Though  troubled  waters  rise  and  roar, 

They  stand  on  solid  ground  5 
My  hiding  place  is  thy  free  grace, 

And  songs  of  help  resound. 

-£  I  '11  teach  to  thee  my  perfect  rule. 

And  guide  thee  with  my  hand  : 
Be  thou  not  like  a  horse  or  mule, 

Who  nothing  understand  : 
Whose  mouth  the  rein  and  bit  restrain, 

To  keep  them  in  command. 


'H 


56  PSALMS. 

5  The  proud  shall  many  sorrows  prove, 

For  evil  is  their  choice  ; 
But  in  Jehovah's  saving  love, 

The  righteous  shall  rejoice ; 
Ye  saints  be  glad,  with  joy  be  clad, 

In  shouts  lift  up  your  voice. 

32  S.  M.  H. 

OW  blest  the  man  forgiven, 

Whose  sin  is  covered  o'er  ; 

To  whom  the  Lord  of  heaven 

Imputes  his  guilt  no  more  : 

How  happy  he,  made  pure  within, 

Whose  heart  is  free  from  every  sin. 

2  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 
I  roared  through  all  the  day ; 

Thy  heavy  hand  I  felt, 

With  drought  I  pined  away ; 
But  I  confessed,  with  lips  unfeigned, 
And  peace  and  rest  I  soon  obtained. 

3  For  this  the  saints  shall  pray, 
When  mercy  may  be  found ; 

Though  floods  surround  their  way, 

They  stand  on  solid  ground : 
Thou  art  my  tower  and  hiding  place, 
1 711  sing  thy  power  and  saving  grace. 

4  1 711  teach  thee  from  on  high 
The  way  thy  feet  should  go  j 

1 711  guide  thee  with  mine  eye, 

And  my  salvation  show  : 
But  be  not  vain,  like  horse  or  mule, 
That  bit  and  rein  can  only  rule. 

5  Though  sorrows  fill  the  cup 
Of  all  ungodly  men ; 


PSALMS.  57 

Who  in  Jehovah  hope. 

His  mercy  shall  sustain  ; 
Ye  saints  rejoice,  with  loud  acclaim, 
And  lift  your  voice,  to  praise  his  name. 

32  8s  &  7s  6  lines. 

1  TTTHAT  bliss  of  mind  the  pardoned  find, 

VV    Whose  guilt  receives  a  cover ; 
What  joy  he  wins,  who  has  no  sins 

Imputed  by  Jehovah : 
His  heart  is  pure,  his  peace  secure, 

While  endless  years  roll  over. 

2  While  I  delayed,  my  bones  decayed, 

With  summer's  drought  I  panted  ; 
Thy  pressing  hand  I  could  not  stand, 

Despair  my  spirit  haunted  ; 
I  did  confess  my  sinfulness: 

My  God  a  pardon  granted. 

3  This  godly  men  shall  seek  for  when 

Thy  mercy  free  is  flowing  : 
They  safely  dwell,  though  waters  swell, 

And  howling  storms  are  blowing  : 
Thou  art  my  tower,  I  '11  sing  thy  power. 

Thy  great  salvation  showing. 

4  My  perfect  way  will  I  display. 

Mine  eye  shall  give  direction  ; 
Be  not  a  "fool  like  horse  or  mule, 

Who  ever  need  correction  : 
That  bit  and  rein  must  needs  restrain, 

To  keep  them  in  subjection. 

5  Much  grief  and  woe  the  wicked  know, 

From  which  they  ne?er  recover  ; 
But  they  have  joys,  which  naught  destroys, 

Who  love  and  trust  Jehovah  : 
His  goodness  praise,  through  all  your  days, 

His  grace  when  time  is  over. 


58  PSALMS. 

33  C.  M.  D. 

1  TjlXULT,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
JCi  His  praise  becometh  you  ; 

"Wake  up  ten  strings,  the  harp  and  chord, 
With  songs  sublime  and  new  ; 

His  word  is  truth,  aloud  proclaim, 
And  justice  his  delight ; 

His  mercy  fills  creation's  frame, 
And  all  his  work  is  right. 

2  His  word  the  heavens'  high  arches  reared, 

His  breath  their  hosts  arrayed, 
A  storehouse  for  the  sea  prepared, 

And  deep  on  deep  has  laid. 
Let  earth  adore  the  Mighty  One, 

Her  sons  his  power  so  vast ; 
When  he  said,  "  Be,"  the  work  was  done, 

Commanded,  all  stood  fast. 

3  His  Spirit  quells  the  nations'  rage. 

The  peoples'  plans  makes  vain  ; 
His  counsels  stand  from  age  to  age, 

And  his  designs  remain. 
That  nation  is  divinely  blest, 

Whose  God  Jehovah  is  ; 
His  chosen  heritage  and  rest, 

To  be  forever  his. 

4  His  eye  from  heaven  the  earth  beholds, 

And  gazes  on  mankind  ; 
Their  hearts  alike  his  Spirit  moulds, 

Their  works  he  keeps  in  mind. 
No  king  is  rescued  by  a  host, 

Nor  mighty  man  by  force  ; 
A  steed  can  none  for  safety  boast, 

Nor  trust  the  warlike  horse. 

5  He  looks  on  those  with  kind  esteem, 

Who  on  his  grace  rely, 


PSALMS.  59 

Ami  will  their  soul  from  death  redeem, 

In  famine,  food  supply. 
He  is  our  j<»y.  our  help  and  shield. 

[o  him  will  we  confide  : 
Lord,  may  thy  mercy  be  revealed, 

As  we  in  hope  abide. 

33  D. 

1  AH  ye  righteous  !  rejoice  in  the  Lord. 
\J  For  his  praises  become  the  upright  ; 

g  aloud  with  a  grateful  accord. 
Tune  the  harp  to  new  songs  of  delight. 
Sound  the  truth  of  his  works  and  his  word. 

e  his  wisdom  and  power  are  revealed  : 
Make  Ills  love  ^i^  true  justice  be  heard. 
All  the  earth  with  his  g  ss  i.->  tilled. 

2  By  his  order  the  heavens  were  made. 

By  his  breath  the  bright  hosts  of  the  sky; 
II"  the  deeps  in  a  storehouse  has  laid. 

Where  he  heapeth  the  waters  on  high ; 
the  earth  fear  the  glorious  One, 

Her  inhabitants  fall  at  his  feet  ; 
For  he  spake,  and  at  once  it  was  done. 

lie  commanded,  and  all  was  complete. 

3  lie  the  plans  of  the  nations  makes  vain, 

Quells  the  peoples'  loud  clamor  and  rage  ; 
But  his  counsels  forever  remain. 

And  his  thoughts  to  eternity's  age. 
Happy  nation,  whose  God  is  the  Lord, 

And  the  people  he  chose  for  his  own  : 
His  inheritance  he  will  regard. 

And  he  never  will  leave  them  alone. 

•4  From  the  heavens  he  looks  on  mankind. 
From  his  dwelling  the  peoples  he  heeds : 
He  is  forming  their  hearts  to  his  mind. 
And  attending  to  all  of  their  deeds. 


60  PSALMS. 

By  an  army  no  king  shall  be  freed, 
Nor  a  hero,  by  might  or  by  force  ; 

It  is  vain  to  depend  on  a  steed, 

Or  to  trust  in  the  power  of  the  horse. 

5  But  Jehovah,  the  just  will  esteem, 

On  the  faithful  he  fixes  his  eye  ; 
From  destruction  their  soul  to  redeem, 

And  in  famine  their  bread  to  supply. 
We  will  wait  for  Jehovah,  our  shield, 

For  his  name  and  his  help  we  have  tried  ; 
Let  thy  mercy  to  us  be  revealed, 

Just  as  we  in  thy  truth  shall  confide. 

34  C.  M.     6  lines. 

By  David,  in  his  changing  his  reason  before  Abimelech,  who 
drove  him  away,  and  he  went. 

1  rpHE  Lord  I  will  at  all  times  bless, 
JL   His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice ; 

My  soul  shall  boast  his  righteousness, 

The  humble  will  rejoice  ; 
Come  help  me  laud  our  gracious  God, 

And  make  the  happy  choice. 

2  His  mercy  all  my  fears  relieved, 

In  answer  to  my  prayers  ; 
They  looked  to  him  and  light  received, 

And  no  reproach  was  theirs  : 
This  poor  man's  cry  was  heard  on  high, 

And  he  was  saved  from  cares. 

3  His  angels  spread  their  tents  above, 

And  near  the  saints  abide  ; 
Come  taste  the  sweetness  of  his  love. 

And  in  his  name  confide  : 
Young  lions  may  in  want  decay ; 

Who  seek  him  are  supplied. 

4*|fCome,  children,  hearken  to  my  ways, 
I  '11  teach  his  fear  to  you  ; 


PSALMS.  61 

What  man  desires  a  length  of  clays, 
And  would  be  prospered  I 

Thy  lips  restrain,  from  guile  refrain, 
Do  good,  and  peace  pursue. 

4  His  ears  to  all  the  just  are  bowed. 

His  eyes  to  them  inclined  : 

His  face  is  set  Against  the  proud, 

To  east  their  name  behind  : 
But  he  is  near  the  crushed  to  cheer, 
The  broken  heart  to  bind. 

6  The  just  are  saved  from  many  woes, 
No  broken  bones  have  they  : 

But  sin  the  sinner  overthrows. 
And  gloomy  is  his  way  : 

Who  God  esteem,  will  he  redeem, 
Nor  guilt  upon  them  lay. 

S4  8s  &  7s. 


'A 


LWAYS  will  I  bless  Jehovah. 
Thus  my  tongue  will  I  employ ; 
I  will  boast  in  him  moreover. 

This  will  give  the  humble  joy ; 
Join  with  me  his  name  to  laud. 
Let  us  magnify  our  God. 

2  When  I  sought  him.  sorely  frightened, 

He  relieved  my  anxious  cares; 
They  looked  up  and  were  enlightened. 

No  reproach  nor  shame  was  theirs  ; 
This  poor  man  for  help  applied. 
Neither  was  his  suit  denied. 

3  Round  the  just  to  guard  their  station, 

His  kind  angels  pitch  their  tents : 
Come  and  taste  of  his  salvation. 

Fear  and  love  him  all  his  saints: 
Lions  lack  and  suffer  need  ; 
All  his  fearers  he  will  feed. 


62  PSALMS. 

^Children,  hearken  to  my  story, 
I  will  teach  his  fear  to  you ; 
Would  you  live  long  lives  of  glory? 

Keep  your  lips  to  what  is  true  ; 
Turn  from  ill.  and  good  pursue, 
Seek  for  peace,  and  love  it  too. 

5  God  with  love  the  just  is  viewing, 

He  will  hear  them  when  they  pray ; 
But  the  men  of  evil  doing. 

Will  his  anger  put  away  ; 
He  the  broken  heart  will  bind. 
Contrite  souls  his  help  shall  find. 

6  Safety  for  the  just  is  spoken, 

Though  they  have  full  many  woes  ; 
Not  a  bone  of  theirs  is  broken, 

Sin  the  sinner  overthrows ; 
Desolate  shall  they  remain, 
Saints  redeemed  in  glory  reign. 

35  C.  M.  D. 


1  T  ORD,  strive  with  them  that  take  the  field, 
_IJ  Contend  with  them  that  fight ; 

Gird  on  thy  buckler,  spread  the  shield, 

And  vindicate  my  right. 
Draw  out  the  spear,  and  stop  their  way, 

Who  seek  to  shed  my  blood  ; 
And  to  my  soul  in  mercy  say, 

';Iam  thy  Saviour,  God." 

2  Let  them  in  shame  be  cast  behind, 

Who  strive  for  my  defeat : 
Make  them  like  chaff  before  the  wind, 

Their  host  let  angels  meet : 
Drive  them  in  darkness  through  the  snares, 

They  causeless  for  me  laid, 


PSALMS.  63 

Make  them  to  fall  at  unaware.-, 
Into  the  pit  they  made. 

3  Then  shall  my  lips  thy  praise  prolong 
For  thy  great  grace  to  me ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  raise  the  song, 
••  Lord,  who  ts  like  to  th-  • 

:  dost  with  strength  uphold  the  weak, 
From  him  that  is  too  strong; 
dost  with  favor  shield  the  meek 
:ul  from  wrong. 

inst  me  stood, 
Though  I  was  clear  from  guile; 

.  il  for  my  good, 
And  did  :.  spoil 

When  sickness  and  distress  were  theirs, 
Ify  soul  with  fasting  mourned  ; 

r  for  them  in  prayers, 
Into  my  breast  returned. 

5  For  them  in  sackcloth  I  did  bend, 

For  them  warm  tears  I  shed : 
Ai  though     irefi  of  dearest  friend, 

Or  for  a  mother  dead. 
Yet  in  my  halting  they  made  sport, 

Assembled  abjects  vile  : 
They  gnashed,  and  tore,  and  made  report ; 

I  knew  it  not  the  while. 

G^THow  long  wilt  thou  look  on,  oh  Lord! 
From  ruin  save  my  soul ; 
Then  shall  my  thanks  exalt  thy  word, 

With  crowds  thy  name  extol. 
Let  not  my  foes  exult  in  wron g>, 

In  falsehoods,  taunts  and  strife; 
Save  from  their  sneers  and  vaunting  tongues, 
Eiceful  life. 


64  PSALMS. 

7  u Our  eyes  have  seen,  aha!''  they  cried. 

Lord,  thou  this  thing  hast  known  ; 
Rouse  up  thyself  against  their  pride, 

Ascend  thy  righteous  throne. 
Judge  me  in  truth  before  the  proud, 

Is  all  that  I  desire ; 
Let  them  not  say,  and  shout  aloud, 

"  We  slew  him  in  our  ire.'7 

8  Clothe  them  who  boast  in  robes  of  shame, 

And  humble  men  of  pride  ; 
Let  those  who  love  my  cause  exclaim, 

"  May  God  be  magnified  \n 
Let  them  with  shouts  their  joys  express, 

And  never  ceasing  praise  ; 
Then  will  I  tell  thy  righteousness, 

Thy  glory  all  my  days. 

36  L.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Bv  a  Servant  of  Jehovah.     Br 
David. 

1  rpHE  sinner's  work  my  judgment  tells, 
JL    No  fear  of  God  before  him  dwells  ; 

His  eyes  a  vain  self-flattery  blinds, 
He  thinks  not  God  his  doing  minds. 
His  words  are  couched  in  fraud  and  lies, 
His  heart  has  ceased  from  all  that "s  wise  ; 
He  plans  new  mischiefs  on  his  bed, 
Nor  hates  the  evils  he  should  dread. 

2  Oh  Lord !  thy  mercy  is  on  high, 
Thy  faithfulness  transcends  the  sky  ; 
Like  mountains  great  thy  righteousness, 
Thy  judgments  deep  and  measureless. 
How  excellent  thy  love,  oh  God ! 
Thou  dost  preserve  the  world  abroad  ; 
And  therefore  men  shall  flee  for  aid. 
Beneath  thy  wings'  protecting  shade. 


PSALMS.  65 

3  Thy  house  their  wants  shall  satisfy. 
Thy  pleasures'  stream  their  drink  supply; 
We  find  the  well  <>t'  life  with  thee, 
Ami  in  thy  Light,  new  Light  shall  see. 
Fur  all  their  future  wants  provide, 
And  save  me  from  the  foot  of  pride ; 
The  men  who  work  deceit  and  i 
Are  fallen  down  no  more  to  rise. 


36  C.  M.  D. 

1  rpHE  sinner's  way  my  heart  assures. 
_L   No  fear  of  God  hat 

His  eyes  self-flattery  obscures, 
He  thinks  not  God  will  see. 

He  turns  from  what  is  good  and  wise. 
His  words  are  full  of  guile  : 

His  thoughts  by  night  new  ills  devise. 
His  heart  hates  nothing  vile. 

2  Oh  Lord  !  in  heaven  thy  mercy  dwells. 

Thy  truth  transcends  the  clouds  ; 
Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  hills, 

A  deep  thy  judgments  shrouds. 
Thou  dost  preserve  all  living  things, 

How  excellent  thy  grace  ! 
And  hence  beneath  thy  shady  wings, 

Shall  men  their  refuge  place. 

3  Thy  house  shall  satisfy  their  need, 

Thy  stream  their  drink  shall  be  : 
The  springs  of  life  from  thee  proceed, 

And  in  thy  light  we  see. 
Who  know  thy  name  with  mercies  crown, 

Save  me  from  all  the  vain  ; 
The  wicked  now  are  fallen  down. 

And  shall  not  rise  a^ain. 


66  PSALMS. 

37  C.  M.  D. 

1  T^RET  not  though  wealth  the  wicked  crown, 
_L    Nor  let  the  proud  disturb  ; 

For  they  like  grass  are  soon  cut  down, 

And  wither  as  an  herb. 
Trust  in  Jehovah  and  do  good, 

In  him  delighting  still ; 
Dwell  in  the  land,  make  truth  thy  food, 

And  he  shall  grant  thy  will. 

2  Thy  work  upon  Jehovah  lay, 

And  he  will  do  it  soon  ; 
Thy  righteousness  will  make  as  day, 

Thy  judgment  as  the  noon. 
Bow  silent  to  Jehovah's  will, 

Wait  patient  for  his  time  ; 
Fret  not  thyself  at  prospering  ill, 

When  one  succeeds  by  crime. 

3  Cease  from  all  anger,  rage  and  wrath, 

Nor  to  do  evil  fret ; 
For  sinners  perish  in  their  path, 

The  meek  the  land  shall  get. 
Soon  shall  the  wicked  fail  and  cease, 

And  shall  no  more  be  found ; 
Then  shall  the  humble  dwell  in  peace, 

With  joy  abundant  crowned. 

37  (Verse  12.)  C.    M.    D. 

1  rPHE  wicked  plot  and  gnash  and  foam, 
JL   And  righteous  men  deride  ; 
Jehovah  knows  their  day  will  come, 

And  laughs  to  see  their  pride. 
They  draw  the  sword  and  bend  the  bow, 

The  suffering  poor  to  take  ; 
Their  sword  into  their  heart  shall  go, 

Their  bows  to  pieces  break. 


PSALMS.  07 

2  The  little  that  the  just  secure, 

Exceeds  what  sinners  gain  : 

For  wicked  arms  shall  not  endure, 
The  righteous  strong  remain. 

The  upright  lasting  good  may  claim. 
Their  days  Jehovah  knows  : 

In  evil  times  he  frees  from  shame; 
In  famine,  bread  bestows. 

3  The  wicked  perish  in  their  way-. 

And  are  to  ruin  brought : 
As  fat  of  lambs  in  smoke  d< 

Their  glory  comes  to  naught 
The  wicked  pay  no  lender's  hand. 

The  righteous  give  o'erjoyed  : 
Those  blest  of  God  possess  the  land, 

Those  cursed,  by  him  destroyed. 

37    (Verse  23.)  C.    M.    D. 

1  nnHE  Lord  will  make  the  righteous  stand 
JL  His  way  he  loves  to  crown  ; 

Though  falling,  holds  him  by  the  hand, 

Nor  lets  his  steps  go  down. 
From  youth  to  age  I  have  not  found 

The  righteous  left  in  need  ; 
And  what  he  lends  the  poor  around, 

Are  treasures  for  his  seed. 

2  Depart  from  evil  and  do  right. 

And  ever  dwell  secure  : 
The  Lord  in  judgment  takes  delight. 

Nor  will  forsake  the  pure. 
The  just  enduring  riches  seek. 

And  make  the  truth  their  guide ; 
Their  lips  of  heavenly  wisdom  speak. 

Their  steps  shall  never  slide. 

'6  The  wicked  would  the  righteous  slay. 
And  watch  and  wait  for  them ; 


68  PSALMS. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  them  their  prey, 
Nor  when  they  "re  judged,  condemn. 

Wait  thou  Jehovah's  helping  hand, 
And  own  his  way  and  reign ; 

And  he  will  raise  thee  in  the  land 
To  see  the  wicked  slain. 

37    (Verse  35.)  C.    M.    D. 

1  T  -  VE  seen  a  wicked  man  of  dread. 
JL  With  growing  power  and  pride  ; 
And  like  a  native  tree  were  spread 

His  branches  far  and  wide. 
Yet  very  soon  he  passed  away, 

And  vanished  from  the  ground  ; 
For  him  I  sought  with  strict  survey. 

And  he  could  not  be  found. 

2  But  mark  with  care  the  perfect  man, 

Behold  his  blest  decease  ; 
And  then  the  upright  closely  scan, 

The  end  to  him  is  peace. 
The  rebels  who  at  mercy  scoff, 

Will  surely  be  destroyed  ; 
The  wicked  shall  be  all  cut  off, 

Their  counsels  all  be  void. 

3  The  great  salvation  of  the  just, 

Is  wholly  from  the  Lord  ; 
In  trouble  he  becomes  their  trust, 

Their  strength  and  sure  reward. 
Jehovah  will  sustain  their  hope, 

From  death  their  souls  redeem  ; 
Above  the  wicked  lift  them  up, 

Because  they  trust  in  him. 

37  Ts  &  6s  D. 

1  "DRET  not  at  evil-doers, 
Jj    Nor  be  at  pride  dismayed, 


PSALMS.  69 

Like  grass  before  the  mowers 
And  like  the  herb  they  fade. 

Do  good  and  trust  Jehovah. 
Thy  mouth  with  virtue  till  : 

Delight  in  him. moreover. 
And  he  shall  grant  thy  wilL 

2  Leave  all  to  his  upright- 

And  help  will  he  display : 
Will  make  thy  truth  as  bright: 

Thy  justice  as  the  day: 
Let  hope  thy  patience  nourish, 

And  rest  in  him  the  while. 
Fear  not  though  sinners  flourish. 

And  prosper  through  their  guile. 

3  No  wrath  nor  anger  cherish. 

And  not  in  evil  stand  : 
For  soon  shall  sinners  perish, 

The  meek  possess  the  land. 
Ere  long  shall  all  transgression 

And  all  the  wicked  cease  ; 
The  humble  have  possession 

And  dwell  in  p-.-rfect  peace. 

37    (Vewel20        Ts  &  6s.    D. 

1  rpHE  proud  are  plots  pursuing, 
_L    The  righteous  man  to  slay  : 

The  Lord  derides  their  doing, 

And  sees  their  coming  day ; 
Against  the  poor  and  needy, 

They  draw  the  spear  and  bow  : 
These  shall  be  broken  speedy, 

And  give  their  hearts  the  blow. 

2  The  good  man's  small  possession 
Outweighs  the  sinner's  gold ; 


70  PSALMS. 

They  fail  through  their  transgression. 
The  just  will  God  uphold. 

He  knows  their  day  and  da 

And  they  have  naught  to  dread  ; 

To  them  is  shame  a  stranger, 
In  famine  they  are  fed. 

3  The  just  the  poor  will  cherish. 

The  proud  no  loans  repay  : 
Because  the  wicked  perish, 

Like  fat  in  smoke  decay. 
Those  cursed  of  Jehovah 

Shall  die  in  wicked!  p  as  ; 
His  blest  ones  shall,  moreover, 

The  land  at  last  possess. 

37     (Verse  23.)        7.S    &    6s    D. 

1  rpHE  Lord  a  good  man  guideth. 
_1_    And  in  his  way  delights  : 

And  though  hi^  footstep  slideth 

His  hand  the  falling  rights  : 
From  youth  to  age  in  living. 

I  Ye  seen  the  righteous  fed  : 
His  liberal  hands  are  giving, 

His  seed  are  blest  with  bread. 

2  The  Lord  in  truth  takes  pleasure, 

Live  right  and  dwell  secure  ; 
The  righteous  are  his  treasure, 

The  wicked  sha'n't  endure  : 
The  upright  good  inherit. 

Their  wealth  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
They  speak  of  wisdom's  merit. 

And  truth  their  lips  impart. 

3  The  Lord  the  just  delivers. 

From  watching  foes  redeems  ; 
Nor  leaves  them  to  deceivers, 

Nor  when  they  're  judged,  condemns: 


PSALMS.  n 

Wait  always  for  Jehovah. 

The  leadings  of  his  hand: 
Ho  will  throw  sinners  over, 

And  give  to  thee  the  land. 

37  (Vene350        "~    &    t,s    D. 

1  T  'YE  Been  the  wicked  flourish, 
J_  And  rise  in  power  and  pride: 
Like  trees  which  waters  nourish, 

ad  out  his  branches  wide  : 
But  soon  he  passed  forever, 

And  vanished  from  the  ground : 
I  Bought  his  place,  but  never 

A  trace  of  him  was  found. 

2  But  mark  the  perfect  duly. 

Behold  his  blest  dec--.. 
And  scan  the  upright  truly, 

The  end  to  him  is  peace. 
And  now  receive  instruction, 

The  wicked  fail  at  last, 
And  rebels  to  destruction 

Together  shall  be  cast. 

3  The  strength  and  great  salvation 

Of  saints,  is  from  the  Lord  : 
His  hand  allots  their  station, 

And  gives  a  sure  reward: 
The  just  will  he  deliver. 

And  from  the  proud  redeem  ; 
Preserve  and  keep  them  ever, 

Because  they  trust  in  him. 

38  ts  &  6s  D. 

A  Psalm  by  David.    To  remind. 
1  T  ORD.  not  in  anger  chasten, 
Jj  Nor  chide  me  in  thine  ire, 
Thy  hands  upon  me  fasten, 
thv  arrows  burn  like  fire  : 


72  PSALMS. 

Because  of  thy  displeasure, 
No  soundness  I  retain  : 

My  guilt  has  such  a  measure 
No  rest  I  find  from  pain. 

2  My  sins  above  me  rising. 

Are  more  than  I  can  bear  ; 
My  folly  seems  surprising, 

I  am  bowed  down  with  care : 
My  sores  have  grown  offensive. 

I  am  with  anguish  seized ; 
My  wounds  are  so  extensive. 

That  I  am  all  diseased. 

3  I'm  feeble  and  sore  broken, 

With  groans  disquieted ; 
My  prayer  to  thee  is  spoken. 

My  sighing  is  not  hid: 
My  light  is  fast  expiring. 

My  strength  is  nearly  gone  ; 
My  lovers  are  retiring. 

My  neighbors  are  withdrawn. 

4  They  who  my  life  are  seeking, 

In  ambush  for  me  lay  ; 
Are  mischiefs  ever  speaking, 

Deceits  through  all  the  day : 
Like  one  who  has  no  hearing, 

From  words  I  stood  aloof; 
Like  one  that 's  dumb  appearing, 

Whose  lips  give  no  reproof. 

5  Because  for  thee  I  waited, 

Oh  God  !  and  thou  wilt  save  ; 
My  foes  will  be  elated, 

If  help  in  vain  I  crave. 
I  now  am  near  to  falling, 

With  heavy  sorrows  bent ; 


PSALMS.  73 

My  sins  to  mind  recalling, 
With  weeping  I  repent. 

6  My  deadly  foes  are  living. 

Are  many  and  have  might; 
For  good  are  evil  giving. 

Since  I  pursue  the  right. 
Oh  God  !  uphold  my  standing, 

Nor  far  from  me  depart : 
Salvation  now  commanding. 

Make  haste  and  cheer  my  heart. 

39  L.  M.  D. 

For  the  Chief  Musician.     For  Jeduthun.     A  Psalm  by  David. 

1  T  OXCE  resolved  to  heed  my  way. 

X  With  bit  and  curb  my  mouth  to  stay ; 
And  thus  my  tongue  from  bid  restrain, 
While  sinners  near  me  should  remain. 
I  turned  to  silent  solitude. 
And  even  held  my  peace  from  good ; 
Till  kindling  thoughts  my  bosom  burned, 
And  then  to  prayer  my  silence  turned. 

2  Jehcvah.  make  me  know  mine  end, 
The  date  to  which  my  days  extend ; 
Teach  me  the  weakness  of  my  frame, 
That  I  may  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

A  span  will  measure  all  my  years, 
My  life  as  naught  to  thee  appears ; 
And  all  that  dying  man  can  boast. 
Is  empty  vanity  at  most. 

3  His  fruitless  walk  is  fraught  with  pain, 
For  all  his  noise  and  toil  is  vain  ; 

His  wealth  heaped  up  through  years  of  care, 
Is  gathered  by  some  unknown  heir: 
And  now  what  wait  I  for.  oh  Lord! 
My  trust  is  only  in  thy  word  j 


T4  PSALMS. 

Set  all  my  guilt  and  sins  aside, 
Nor  let  the  fool  my  hope  deride. 

4  In  silence  I  receive  thy  stroke, 

Oh !  heal  the  heart  thy  rod  has  broke  ; 
Thy  just  rebukes  our  strength  consume, 
And  lay  our  beauty  in  the  tomb. 
Behold  my  tears  and  hear  my  prayer, 
A  stranger,  as  my  fathers  were ; 
Oh  !  spare  me  and  my  strength  restore, 
Ere  I  go  hence  to  be  no  more. 

39  C.  M.  D. 

1  T  ONCE  resolved  my  mouth  to  curb. 
JL  And  make  my  tongue  obey; 
When  sinners  should  my  peace  disturb, 

The  more  to  heed  my  way. 
My  heart  to  silent  musings  turned, 

My  peace  from  good  I  held  ; 
Till  kindling  thoughts  my  bosom  burned, 

And  pain  my  tongue  impelled. 

2  Lord,  make  me  well  to  know  my  end, 

My  days,  to  number  them  ; 
That  I  may  fully  comprehend 

How  poor  and  frail  I  am. 
Behold  my  years  are  but  a  span, 

As  naught  to  thee  my  age ; 
How  vain  a  breath  is  dying  man, 

In  life's  best  heritage. 

3  His  walk  is  all  a  fleeting  show, 

And  all  his  noise  is  vain ; 
His  wealth  heaped  up  through  weal  and  woe, 

He  knows  not  who  will  gain. 
And  now  what  wait  I  for,  oh  Lord ! 

My  hope  is  in  thy  name  ; 
A  freedom  from  my  sins  afford, 

Nor  let  the  foolish  shame. 


PSALMS.  TT) 

4  hi  silence  I  will  ki>>  thy  rod : 
Remove  from  me  thy  stroke; 
Oar  youth  and  beauty,  gracious  God, 
some  at  thy  rebuke, 
rang*  r  I  sojourn  with  thee, 
As  did  my  sirea  before : 
!  spare,  and  give  new  strength  to  rac. 
Eire  I  am  seen  no  more. 

39  Ts  &  6s  I). 

1  T  THOUGHT  my  mouth  to  bridle, 
J_  And  make  my  tongue  obey  : 
Lest  something  vain  or  idle. 

The  wicked  hear  me  say. 
To  silent  musings  turning, 

I  did  from  good  fortx  ar  : 
Till  thoughts  my  bosom  burning, 

My  voice  broke  out  in  prayer. 

2  Teach  me  my  end.  Jehovah. 

The  measure  of  my  day> : 
What  time  they  will  be  over. 

How  soon  frail  life  decays  ; 
A  span  completes  the  story. 

My  age  is  naught  with  thee  ; 
For  man.  in  all  his  glory. 

I-  like  to  vanity. 

'.)  Mere  show  his  walks  and  pleasures, 

His  visions  turn  to  gloom  ; 
Ilf  heaps  up  golden  treasures, 

But  cannot  tell  for  whom. 
For  what  am  I  awaiting? 

My  trust  is  in  thy  name ; 
Forgive  the  sins  I  *m  hating. 

And  save  my  hope  from  shame. 

4  Thy  blow  my  strength  consumeth, 
Remove  thy  stroke  away ; 


76  PSALMS. 

When  man  thy  justice  doometh, 

His  beauty  will  decay  : 
Like  all  my  sires  before  me, 

A  stranger  here  I  roam  ; 
Oh  !  hear,  and  yet  restore  me, 

Ere  thou  command  me  home. 

40  L.  H.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Psalm  by  David. 

1  TpOR  God  I  waited  calm  in  mind, 
_L   And  he  to  hear  my  cry  inclined  : 
He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 

From  deep  and  miry  clay  ; 
And  on  a  rock  has  made  me  sit, 
And  showed  my  feet  the  way. 

2  He  filled  my  mouth  with  praise  to  God, 
New  songs  his  holy  name  to  laud  ; 
And  many  seeing  this  shall  fear, 

And  in  his  grace  confide  ; 
How  blest  are  all  who  trust  him  here, 
And  shun  deceit  and  pride. 

3  Thy  wondrous  works  are  manifold, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  can  ne'er  be  told, 
Nor  ever  reckoned  up  to  thee, 

For  numbers  they  transcend  ; 
And  thou  mine  ears  hast  bored  for  me, 
My  will  to  thine  shall  bend. 

4  Burnt  offerings  thou  hast  not  desired, 
Nor  sacrifice  of  man  required  ; 

I  come,  as  written  in  thy  book, 

To  do  thy  will,  my  God ; 
I  love  into  thy  law  to  look, 

And  spread  its  truths  abroad. 

5  Thy  great  salvation  I  have  shown, 

Thy  righteousness  and  love  made  known  ; 


PSALMS.  77 

Thou  knowest  I  have  naught  concealed, 

Nor  have  my  lips  refrained  ; 
Now  let  thy  goodness  be  revealed, 

And  I  shall  be  sustained. 

6  For  countless  evils  round  me  spread, 
More  sins  than  hairs  upon  my  head  ; 
Be  pleased  to  haste  and  save  me,  Lord, 

My  heart  is  in  a  strait  ; 
Make  foes  ashamed  for  their  reward, 
My  haters  desolate. 

7  Who  seek  thee  shall  their  joy  proclaim, 
Who  love  salvation  laud  thy  name: 
Although  I  am  in  need  and  poor, 

The  Lord  attends  my  way  ; 
Thy  speedy  help  let  me  secure ; 
My  God,  do  not  delay. 

41  L.  M.  6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Psalm  by  David. 

1  "DLEST  is  the  man  who  helps  the  poor, 
J3  He  shall  in  trouble  help  secure ; 
God  will  preserve  and  keep  his  life, 
Shield  him  from  enemies  and  strife  ; 

He  will  in  sickness  make  his  bed, 
Hold  up  and  soothe  his  languid  head. 

2  Lord.  I  have  sinned,  my  guilt  I  feel, 
Show  mercy  and  my  spirit  heal ; 
Thus  do  my  vaunting  foes  exclaim, 

11  When  shall  he  perish,  root  and  name  V* 
They  come  as  spies  to  where  I  dwell, 
Then  go  abroad  and  falsehoods  tell. 

3  Who  hate  me  whisper  hurtful  lies, 

"  Now  he  is  down  and  shall  not  rise  ; M 
"  Some  foul  disease  upon  him  preys;" 
"  Which  soon  will  end  his  mortal  days ; n 


'A' 


78  PSALMS. 

Yea,  one  I  fed  and  loved  with  zeal, 
Has  lifted  up  his  impious  heel. 

•1  Thy  power  shall  raise  me  up,  oh  Lord ! 
Their  evil  doings  to  reward  ; 
They  shall  be  filled  with  sore  disgrace 
Whilst  1 'vc  been  set  before  thy  face ; 
Let  Israel's  God,  Jehovah,  reign, 
Him  ever  praise — Amen,  Amen  ! 

42  S.  P.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Maschil.     To  the  Sons  of  Korali. 

S  pants  the  hunted  hart  for  streams, 
So  pants  my  soul  for  thy  bright  beams, 
Thou  living  God ! 
My  spirit  thirsts  to  taste  thy  grace, 
Oh  !  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
In  thine  abode  ? 

2  For  tears  have  been  my  daily  bread, 
While  taunting  foes  to  me  have  said, 

"  Where  is  thy  God  ?  " 
These  things  my  memory  will  employ, 
When  going  to  thy  house  with  joy, 

Among  the  crowd. 

3  Why  thus  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 
Why  thus  let  grief  my  heart  control  ? 

Wait  thou  for  God  ; 
For  I  shall  yet  exalt  his  grace, 
The  great  salvations  of  his  face 

With  gladness  laud. 

4  While  thus  my  soul  is  much  cast  down. 
From  Jordan's  banks  and  Hermon's  crown, 

I'll  think  of  God: 
Deep  calls  to  deep,  and  waters  roar, 
And  all  thy  billows  on  me  pour 

Their  angry  flood. 


PSALMS.  79 

5  His  mercy  God  commands  by  day. 
By  night  will  bear  me  sing  and  pray; 

My  Rock  I'll  land: 
Why  go  I  mourning  pierced  with  pain. 
While  foes  are  Baying  with  disdain, 

-Where  is  thy  God?" 

6  Why  thus,  my  Boul,  art  thou  cast  down? 
Why  this  disquiet  at  their  frown  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God  : 
For  I  shall  yet  exalt  his  grace, 
The  great  salvations  of  my  face 

With  gladness  land. 

IS  8s  &  ts. 

1  \  S  pants  the  hind  a  stream  to  find 
XL  When  by  the  archer  heated : 

I  pant  for  Gcd,  for  thine  abode, 
When  shall  1  there  be  seated? 

2  "Where  is  thy  God?*'  they  say  abroad. 

My  tears  as  bread  I  ni  eating  : 
When  we  with  song  thy  temple  throng. 
These  things  my  thoughts  are  meeting. 

3  Why  thus,  my  soul,  let  grief  control. 

Cast  down  in  sorrow  bending? 
Wait  thou  for  God.  yet  shall  I  laud 
Salvations  of  his  sending. 

4  From  Jordan's  banks  I  '11  render  thanks, 

From  Her mon's  hill  adore  thee  : 

Though  deep  on  deep  in  fury  sweep. 

And  all  thy  waves  run  o'er  me. 

5  My  God.  to  thee,  my  prayer  shall  be, 

My  daily  praise  forever ; 
Why  left  to  mourn?  why  pierced  with  scorn? 
In  hearing,  "  Where  's  thy  Saviour?  n 


80  PSALMS. 

6  Why  thus,  my  soul,  let  grief  control, 
Cast  down  in  sorrow  living? 
Hope  thou  in  God,  I  yet  shall  laud 
The  help  he  will  be  giving. 

43  8s  &  7s. 

1  T  ORD,  by  thy  laws,  plead  thou  my  cause 
Jj  With  an  ungodly  nation ; 

My  strength  art  thou,  why  leave  me  now 
To  mourn  my  foes'  oppression  ? 

2  Send  truth  and  light  to  guide  me  right, 

And  lead  to  Zion's  mountain  ; 
With  harps  I  '11  raise,  my  God,  thy  praise, 
Of  all  my  joys  the  fountain. 

3  My  soul,  why  down  ?  why  fear  their  frown  ? 

My  heart,  why  is  thy  sadness  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God,  yet  shall  I  laud 

His  helps  with  joy  and  gladness. 

44  L.  M.  6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     To  the  Sons  of  Korah.     Maschil. 

1  AH  God!  thy  work  in  days  of  old, 
VJ  Our  fathers  in  our  ears  have  told  ; 
When  nations  crushed  before  them  fled, 
And  they  were  planted  in  their  stead  : 
Thy  light,  thine  arm  and  own  right  hand, 
And  not  their  sword  possessed  the  land. 

2  Oh  God !  our  King,  for  Jacob  fight, 
Through  thee  we  '11  put  our  foes  to  flight : 
We  will  not  trust  our  bow  nor  sword, 
For  thou  dost  save  and  help  afford : 

In  thee  we  've  gloried  all  our  days, 
And  will  thy  name  for  ever  praise. 

3  But  thou  hast  even  shamed  our  boasts, 
Nor  wilt  go  forth  among  our  hosts ; 


PSALMS.  81 

In  flight  dost  thou  make  us  recoil. 
And  Ehey  who  hate  ua  take  the  spoil : 

Like  sheep  for  meal  we  're  Bold  and  slain. 
Nor  does  onr  price  increase  thy  gain. 

L  Our  name  at  home  a  by-word  goes. 
f  and  jeer  among  our  foes  ; 
We  thus  are  brought  to  sore  disgrace. 
Confusion  overspreads  our  face  : 
From  bold  avengers  boasting  loud. 
From  slanders  uttered  by  the  proud. 

>  Yet  we.  by  all  these  ills  beset. 
Thy  name  nor  covenant  e'er  forget : 
Nor  have  our  feet  turned  back-  or  strayed. 
When  cast  in  pits  and  death's  dark  shade : 
Should  we  from  God  to  idols  go. 
Shall  he  who  tries  the  heart  not  know? 

!  For  all  the  day  for  thee  we  're  killed. 
And  deemed  as  sheep  for  slaughter  held: 
Awake!  wilt  thou  forget  us.  Lord? 
Arise!  and  timely  help  afford; 
Bowed  to  the  dust,  no  more  forsake, 
Redeem  us  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

45  c.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Upon  lilies.     To  the  Sons  of  Kcrah. 
Masehil.     A  Song  of  the  beloved. 

THE  King  inspires  the  willing  muse, 
The  song  my  tongue  shall  pen  ; 
Thy  lips  are  tilled  with  heavenly  dews, 

More  fair  art  thou  than  men. 
Most  mighty  Prince,  ride  forth  in  might. 

Gird  on  thy  royal  sword  : 
For  sake  of  truth  and  humble  right, 
Terrific  be  thy  word. 
6 


82  PSALMS. 

2  The  sharpened  arrows  from  thy  hands, 

Shall  put  thy  foes  to  flight ; 
Oh  God !  thy  throne  forever  stands, 

Thy  sceptered  realm  is  right ; 
Thou  hast  loved  truth  and  equity, 

But  evil  hast  abhorred ; 
Hence  God,  thy  God,  anointed  thee, 

Above  thy  fellows,  Lord. 

3  Thy  garments  yield  from  every  fold, 

Fresh  odors  of  delight ; 
The  queen,  arrayed  in  Ophir's  gold, 

Is  stationed  at  thy  right. 
Oh  daughter !  leave  thy  father's  house, 

And  seek  thy  Lord's  esteem  ; 
Now  let  the  King  desire  thy  vows 

And  bow  thyself  to  him. 

4  The  rich  to  thee  with  gifts  shall  come, 

Her  presents  Tyre  unfold  ; 
The  King's  fair  daughter  shines  at  home, 

Her  raiment  is  fine  gold. 
Her  fair  companions'  robes  are  wrought 

With  various  works  combined ; 
And  these  with  joy  and  gladness  brought, 

Shall  his  blest  palace  find. 

5  Instead  of  sires  thy  children  take, 

As  men  of  power  and  worth ; 
And  kings  and  princes  of  them  make, 

To  rule  in  all  the  earth. 
Thy  name  shall  be  remembered  long, 

Thy  love  through  endless  days ; 
And  nations  wake  the  lasting  song 

To  thine  eternal  praise. 

45  H.  M. 


'T 


HE  King  inspires  my  thought, 
The  song  my  tongue  shall  pen ; 


PSALMS.  83 

Thy  lips  with  grace  are  fraught. 

More  fair  art  thou  than  men. 
Gird  mi  thy  .-word. 

Ride  forth  in  might; 
With  fear  adored, 

For  truth  and  right. 

2  Sharp  arrows  from  thy  hand. 

Shall  put  thy  foea  to  flight : 
Oh  God!  thy  throne  shall  stand. 

Thy  -  realm  is  right: 

Truth  hast  thou  loved. 

But  sin  abhorred : 
Thy  God  approved. 

And  crowned  thee  Lord. 

I  Thy  roue  from  every  fold, 

Yiel  •  delight : 

The  queen,  arrayed  in  gold. 

Is  stationed  at  thy  right  : 
Oh  dan gh t e r !  come . 

Seek  hi-  esteem; 
Forget  thy  hoi 

And  bow  to  him. 

4  Her  gifts  shall  Tyrus  bring, 

Her  wealth  to  thee  unfold; 
The  daughter  of  the  King 

Is  clothed  in  finest  gold  : 
Her  bridesmaids,  too. 

Are  thither  brought ; 
Whose  robes  are  new. 

With  needles  wrought. 

5  Thy  sons  as  yet  unborn. 

id  of  sires  shall  reign  ; 
Them  with  a  crown  adorn. 
To  rule  the  wide  domain  : 


84 


PSALMS. 

Thy  works  and  ways 

Shall  long  endure ; 
And  endless  praise 

Thy  name  secure. 

46  C.  M.  B. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     To  the  Sons  of  Korah.     Upon 
Aiamoth.     A  Song. 

1  f]  OD  is  our  strength  and  safe  retreat, 
VT  In  straits  a  present  aid ; 

Though  earth  were  moved  beneath  our  feet, 

We  will  not  be  afraid : 
Though  mountains  from  their  bases  hurled, 

Rush  down  the  roaring  tide : 
Though  rising  billows  shake  the  world, 

We  will  in  peace  abide. 

2  There  is  a  pure  and  crystal  flood, 

Whence  joy  spontaneous  glides ; 
Where  in  the  city  of  our  God, 

The  Highest  One  abides. 
He  shakes  the  earth  through  all  her  coasts, 

And  scatters  allied  powers ; 
We  have  with  us  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  Jacob's  Rock  is  ours. 

3  He  makes  the  earth  look  dark  and  drear, 

With  famine,  plague  and  war ; 
He  breaks  the  bow  and  cuts  the  spear, 

And  burns  the  blood-stained  car. 
"  Cease  then,  and  know  that  I  am  God ; 

Earth  shall  exalt  me  thus ;  " 
Our  shield  the  help  of  Jacob  laud, 

Immanuel,  God  with  us. 


46 


L.  M.  D. 


1  /"I  OD  is  our  strength  and  present  aid, 
VT  When  troubles  rise  or  foes  invade ; 


PSALMS.  85 

He  has  a  rock  of  refbge  proved, 
We  will  not  fear  though  earth  be  moved. 
Though  mountains  from  U  leap, 

Down  to  the  dark  unfathomed  d( 
Though  troubled  waters  swell  the  tide, 
We  will  In  perfect  peace  abide, 

1  There  is  a  fount  whose  streams  abroad 
Make  -ity  of  our  ' 

And  in  her  midst  Jehovah  reig 

early  help  her  peace  maintain?. 
When  nation-  raged  and  powers  rebelled, 

Ireadful  voice  their  fury  quelled; 
We  have  with  us  the  Lord  of  hoc 
And  Jacob's  God  defends  our  cc 

3  H  a  the  earth  afar. 

With  famine,  pestilence  and  war: 
He  break-  the  bow  and  cuts  the  spear. 
And  burn-  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 
-•Leave  off,  and  know  that  I  am  God : 
I  '11  be  exalted  earth  abroad  :  " 
We  have  with  us  the  King  of  kings, 
And  Jacob's  God  our  safety  brings. 

47  L.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     To  the  Sons  of  Korah.     A  Psalm. 

1  AH !  all  ye  nations,  shout  and  sing. 

vJ   With  holy  transport  clap  your  hands ; 
For  God.  the  great  and  sovereign  King, 
Rules  all  the  world  by  his  commands. 

2  He  will  subdue  the  peoples'  rage, 

Opposing  powers  shall  be  removed ; 
He  will  select  our  heritage. 
The  pride  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

3  God  is  gone  up  with  loud  acclaim, 

With  shouts  of  joy  and  trumpets'  sound; 


, 


86  PSALMS. 

Sing  praise,  sing  praises  to  his  name, 
In  strains  sublime,  with  awe  profound. 

4  Oh!  sing  his  praise  with  sacred  mirth. 

His  power  and  truth  and  love  make  known  ; 
For  God  is  King  of  all  the  earth, 
And  sits  upon  his  holy  throne. 

5  Let  kings  and  peoples  all  unite, 

And  raise  to  Abraham's  God  their  song  ; 
He  is  exalted  high  in  might. 

To  him  the  shields  of  earth  belong. 

47  C.  M. 

1  AH!  all  ye  peoples,  clap  the  hand, 
\J   To  God  with  triumph  sing  : 

He  reigns  supreme  in  every  land, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  will  subdue  opposing  powers, 

From  rebel  nations  save  ; 
TVill  choose  the  heritage  for  ours, 
His  love  to  Jacob  gave. 

3  God  is  gone  up  with  shouts  of  joy, 

With  trumpets'  glad  acclaim  : 
Let  all  the  lands  their  tongues  employ, 
And  echo  back  his  name. 

4  Sing  praise,  sing  praise  with  triumph  high, 

Lift  up  exalted  strains  : 
He  sits  enthroned  above  the  sky. 
And  over  all  he  reigns. 

5  Let  kings  and  peoples  blend  their  lays, 

As  round  his  throne  they  throng  ; 

And  Abraham's  God  exalt  and  praise. 

To  whom  earth's  shields  belong. 


PSALMS.  81 

47  8s  &  1b. 

1  T1LAP  your  hands  with  adoration, 
\J  Sing  to  God  your  loudest  lays; 
King  of  every  land  and  nation, 

"Worthy  of  immortal  praise. 

2  He  will  have  the  realms  subjected. 

All  opposing  powers  removed  ; 
He  for  us  the  lot  selected. 

Pride  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

3  God  ascends  with  acclamation. 

Angels  hail  their  glorious  King  ; 
Shout  his  name  with  adoration. 
Everlasting  praises  sing. 

4  Sing  his  praise  with  understanding. 

Make  his  truth  and  love  be  known  : 
God,  the  King,  the  world  commanding, 
Over  all  exalts  his  throne. 

5  Kings  and  peoples  honors  yielding. 

Raise  to  him  their  loudest  song  : 
Abraham's  God  the  scepter's  wielding. 
He  to  whom  earth's  shields  belong. 

48  8s  &  7s  P. 

A  Psalm.     A  Song.     To  the  Sons  of  Korah. 

1  riREAT  and  glorious  is  Jehovah. 
VT  Whom  unceasing  anthems  laud  ; 
Greatly  praised  Mount  Zion  over, 

Holy  city  of  our  God  : 
Beautiful  for  elevation. 

Fair  upon  her  northern  sides  : 
Joy  of  every  land  and  nation. 

Where  the  mighty  King  resides. 

2  God  is  known  as  her  defender, 

Kings  who  met,  passed  off  with  dread  ; 


88  PSALMS. 

Terror-struck  to  see  her  splendor, 

They  in  painful  travail  fled. 
Ships  of  Tarshish  thou  hast  broken, 

Eastern  winds  have  swept  oar  coasts ; 
We  have  seen  what  once  was  spoken 

In  thy  city,  Lord  of  hosts. 

3  God  will  make  her  stand  forever, 

She  is  built  upon  his  word  ; 
We  have  thought  upon  thy  favor, 

In  thy  holy  temple,  Lord. 
Earth  shall  learn  thy  name  and  glory, 

Praise  the  right  that  fills  thy  hands ; 
Let  Mount  Zion  sing  thy  story, 

Judah's  daughters,  thy  commands. 

4  Wralk  about  the  hill  of  Zion, 

Count  her  bulwarks  and  supports  ; 
Mark  her  ramparts,  gates  of  iron, 

Palaces  and  sacred  courts : 
Then  make  known  by  your  behavior, 

Tell  your  children  yet  to  come ; 
God  is  our  almighty  Saviour, 

Even  our  eternal  home. 

48  C.  P.  M. 

1  ri  REAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  praised, 
vX  On  Zion's  mount  in  beauty  raised, 

The  city  of  our  God ; 
Joy  of  the  wide  and  spacious  earth, 
Fair  on  her  borders,  towards  the  north, 

The  King's  divine  abode. 

2  God,  in  her  towers,  a  help  is  near, 
Kings  met,  and  saw,  and  fled  in  fear, 

They  travailed  with  their  pain  ; 
Thy  winds  the  ships  of  Tarshish  break, 
Thus  have  we  heard  and  seen  the  like, 

Oh  Lord  !  where  thou  dost  reign. 


PSALMS.  89 

3  God  will  secure  and  make  her  stand, 

Truth,  power  and  rijrht  are  in  bis  hand, 

Which  earth  shall  hear  and  own  ; 
Let  Zion  in  his  name  rejoi 
Let  Judah's  daughters  lift  their  voice, 
For  judgments  thou  hast  shown. 

4  Walk  out  on  Zion's  holy  ground. 

Mark  well  her  towers  and  bulwarks  round, 

Then  tell  to  all  to  come : 
This  God  forever  is  our  God, 

Our  guide  to  death  and  safe  abode, 
And  our  eternal  home, 

49  C.  P.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     To  the  Sons  of  Korah.     A  Ps.\lm. 

1  AH!  all  ye  peoples,  lend  an  ear. 
\J  Let  high  and  Low  together  hear. 

Of  every  tribe  and  tonj 
True  wisdom  shall  my  heart  inspire, 
I  '11  utter  sayings  on  the  lyre, 

Well  suited  to  be  sung. 

2  Why  should  I  fear  the  evil  day. 

When  treacherous  foes  surround  my  way. 

Who  on  their  wealth  depend ! 
Not  one  of  them  his  life  can  save, 
Nor  buy  a  ransom  from  the  grave, 

For  brother  or  for  friend. 

3  No  price  can  stay  the  vital  breath. 
Wise  men  and  fools  shall  meet  in  death, 

And  leave  their  riches  here  : 
They  think  their  dwellings  long  shall  stand, 
They  write  their  names  on  house  and  land. 

And  think  the  title  clear. 

4  Though  men  on  earth  can  not  abide. 
Yet  others  in  their  words  confide, 

And  walk  the  path  again  ; 


, 


90  PSALMS. 

They  drive  like  sheep  and  reach  the  tomb, 
Where  all  their  beauty  shall  consume : 
The  righteous  o'er  them  reign. 

5  God  will  from  death  my  soul  redeem, 
For  1  shall  be  preserved  by  him. 
And  he  has  power  to  save  : 
ir  not  when  one  grows  rich  or  great, 
For  all  his  glory  and  estate 
Shall  leave  him  at  the  grave. 

G  Ho  :11  bless  his  soul  through  all  his  days. 
Good  done  thyself  will  others  praise  : 

Yet  he  who  knows  not  right, 
Just  like  a  beast  in  death  expires. 
He  shall  go  down  as  did  his  sir-  9, 

And  never  see  the  light. 

60  C.  M.  T. 

A  Psalm.     By  Asaph. 

1  HP  HE  mighty  God,  Jehovah,  speaks. 
_L  And  calls  the  east  and  west ; 
His  glory  out  of  Zion  breaks. 

The  beautiful  and  blest. 
In  storms  of  fire  shall  God  appear, 

Nor  silent  will  abide  ; 
And  summons  heaven  and  earth  to  hear. 

His  people  judged  and  tried. 
My  saints  assemble  round  the  throne. 

Who  for  my  covenant  vow: 
His  righteousness  shall  all  make  known, 

For  God  is  judging  now. 

2  "  My  people  hear,  and  I  will  speak, 

Thy  God  will  give  advice : 
Not  your  burnt-otferings  I  seek, 
Nor  daily  sacrifice : 

I  ask  no  bullock  from  thy  fields, 
Nor  kid,  nor  goat  of  thine ; 


PSALMS.  91 

The  cattle  on  a  thousand  hills, 

And  all  the  flocks  are  mine. 
The  beasts  and  fowls  are  known  to  me, 

For  all  belong  to  God  : 

I  \i  not.  if  hungry,  tell  it  thee, 
Nor  taste  of  iiesh  and  blood. 

"  To  God  your  vows  with  homage  pay. 

And  render  thank?  to  me: 
And  call  for  help  in  trouble's  day, 

And  I  '11  deliver  thee. 
But  why  should  wicked  lips  relate 

My  statutes  to  mankind. 
Since  you  my  wise  instructions  hate, 

And  cast  my  words  behind  ? 
Your  mouth  and  tongue  are  tilled  with  guile, 

Your  heart  with  theft  and  lust  : 
Your  mother's  son  your  lies  revile. 

Your  brother's  bosom  thrust. 

••  These  things  were  done — I  held  my  peace. 

And  I  was  deemed  like  you ; 
I  '11  set  your  sins  before  your  face, 

And  will  reprove  you.  too. 
Consider  this  with  daily  care, 

Forgetters  of  your  God ; 
Lest  1  should  you  in  pieces  tear. 

For  none  can  stay  my  rod. 
Who  render  praise  before  my  sight, 

Shall  ever  honor  me  : 
Who  order  all  their  ways  aright. 

Shall  God's  salvation  see." 


51  C.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.  A  Psalm.  By  David.  When  Nathan  the 
Prophet  came  unto  him,  as  he  had  come  unto  Bathsheba. 


'0'! 


God !   as  thou  art  ever  kind, 
Let  me  thy  pity  win ; 


92  PSALMS. 

Thy  tender  mercies  call  to  mind. 

And  so  blot  out  my  sin. 
Wash  off  the  guilt  that  cleaves  to  me, 

And  cleanse  away  its  stain  ; 
My  sins  which  I  confess  to  thee, 

Before  mine  eyes  remain. 

2  I  Ve  done  the  evil  in  thy  sight, 

Against  thy  love  and  fear ; 
In  speaking,  therefore,  thou  art  right, 

In  judging  thou  art  clear. 
Behold,  I  was  conceived  in  sin, 

In  guilt  drew  vital  air ; 
But  truth  hast  thou  desired  within, 

And  wilt  give  knowledge  there. 

3  Oh !  wash  me  whiter  than  the  snow, 

"With  hyssop  purge  my  soul ; 
Bid  gladness  through  my  spirits  flow. 

My  broken  bones  make  whole. 
From  all  my  failings  hide  thy  face, 

Nor  let  my  faults  be  seen ; 
An  upright  spirit  in  me  place, 

A  heart  entirely  clean. 

4  Take  not  thy  Spirit  from  my  heart, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight ; 
Salvation?s  joy  again  impart, 

Uphold  me  with  thy  might. 
Redeem  me  from  the  guilt  of  blood, 

My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  fame ; 
Then  siuners  will  return  to  God, 

Transgressors  seek  thy  name. 

5  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips  to  sing, 

My  mouth  will  show  thy  praise ; 
Thou  lovest  not  burnt-oftering, 
Else  should  thine  altars  blaze. 


LM&  93 

An  humble,  broken,  willing  heart, 

l<  Grod'fl  own  sacrifice  : 
The  tears  that  from  contrition  start 

The  Lord  will  not  despise. 

6  In  thy  good  pleasure  Zion  cheer, 
And  hear  hf-v  when  she  calls: 
Jerusalem  to  thee  is  dear, 

And  thou  wilt  build  her  walls. 
Then  whole  burnt-offerings  shall  be  paid. 
Our  righteous  sacri:. 

D  bollocks  oil  thine  -altars  laid, 
Shall  holy  incense  ri 


51  L.  M.  D 

1  AH  God!  as  thou  art  good  and  kind. 
\J  Let  me  thy  tender  mercies  find; 
Oh !  think  of  thine  abundant  grace, 
So  my  revolts  and  crii 

Oh !  cleanse  me  till  no  guilt  remain, 
And  wash  away  its  odious  stain : 
For  my  transgressions  I  have  told, 
My  sin  with  pain  and  grief  behold. 

2  To  thee  I  Ye  sinned,  and  thee  alone, 
And  in  thine  eyes  the  evil  done ; 

-hall  thy  words  in  truth  app- 
Thy  speaking  right,  thy  judging  clear. 
Behold,  how  vile  I  am  within, 
I  was  conceived  and  born  in  sin  ; 
Thou  hast  desired  a  perfect  heart, 
And  inward  wisdom  wilt  impart. 

'6  Lord,  thou  wilt  wash  me  white  as  snow, 
And  purge  me  clean  with  fa 
With  gladness  thou  wilt  tune  my  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 


94  PSALMS. 

From  all  my  sins  turn  off  thine  eyes, 
And  blot  out  my  iniquities  ; 
Form  me  a  heart  entirely  pure, 
My  spirit  fix  in  thee  secure. 

4  Take  not  thy  Spirit  from  my  heart, 
Nor  from  thy  presence  let  me  part ; 
Thy  saving  joy  restore  again, 

A  willing  mind  in  me  sustain. 
Save  me  from  blood,  my  Saviour,  God, 
Thy  righteousness  my  tongue  shall  laud  : 
Then  sinners  shall  to  thee  return, 
Transgressors  seek  thy  way  to  learn. 

5  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips  for  praise, 

My  mouth  shall  show  thy  wondrous  ways; 
Burnt-oifering  thou  dost  not  desire, 
Else  should  thine  altars  blaze  with  fire. 
Oh  God !  there  is  a  sacrifice, 
An  offering  thou  wilt  not  despise  ; 
Thou  wilt  accept  the  broken  heart, 
And  grace  to  humble  souls  impart. 

G  Do  thou  to  Zion  still  be  kind, 
Let  her  thy  wonted  favor  find ; 
Jerusalem  wilt  thou  defend, 
Her  walls  build  up  and  far  extend  : 
Then  shalt  thou  in  her  gifts  delight, 
Her  offerings  brought  to  thee  in  right ; 
Then  shall  our  grateful  vows  be  paid, 
With  bullocks  on  thine  altars  laid. 

52  C.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Maschil.     By  David. 

1  AH!  mighty  man,  why  boast  of  wrong? 
VJ  Almighty  grace  abounds  ; 
Thy  wicked  and  deceitful  tongue, 
Like  whetted  razor  wounds. 


PSALMS.  95 

Thou  bast  loved  evil  more  than  good, 

And  falsehood  more  than  truth  : 

Thou  ha-t  in  quailing  mischiefs  stood, 

►ying  from  thy  youth. 

2  God  shall  destroy  thy  power  and  pride, 

Root  thee  from  life  and  home  ; 
Ju<t  men  .-hall  Bee,  and  will  deride, 

With  a  wo  attest  thy  doom. 
Lot  every  one  his  end  behold. 

Who  makes  not  God  his  strength  : 
But  puts  liis  trust  in  wealth  and  gold. 

Which  fails  his  hopes  at  length. 

3  Yot.  like  a  fr 

Within  thy  house  I  stand; 
(Hi  God !  my  heart  has  trusted  thee, 

Whose  mercy  has  no  end. 
Thy  praise  I  will  forever  show, 

Since  this  was  done  for  me  ; 
•  I  will  it  bo  for  saints  to  know. 

My  hope  is  safe  in  thee. 

53  C.  M.  I). 

I  Chief  Musician.    (Jpon  Malialath.    Maschil.    By  David. 

1  77100LS  say  in  heart.  ••  There  is  no  God  ; " 
_L    Corrupt  and  vile  are  they  : 

There  is  not  one  that  doeth  good, 

For  all  have  gone  astray. 
God  from  on  high  his  children  viewed, 

The  offspring  of  his  hands  f 
He  looked  if  any  understood, 

Or  sought  for  his  commands. 

2  They  all  from  him  had  turned  their  face, 

Wore  all  with  filth  imbued  ; 
Not  one  was  found  in  all  the  race, 
Who  loved  or  practiced  good; 


96  PSALMS. 

Will  sinners  neither  know  nor  dread 

His  just  avenging  rod  ; 
Who  eat  his  people  up  like  bread. 

And  never  call  on  God  ? 

3  Fear  after  fear,  their  hearts  surprised, 

Where  once  there  was  no  dread ; 
God  scattered  those  by  him  despised, 

In  burning  shame  they  fled. 
Oh !  send  salvation,  Zion's  King, 

Thy  captive  flock  reclaim  ; 
Then  Jacob  shall  exult  and  sing, 

And  Israel  laud  thy  name. 


54  C.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.  With  stringed  instruments.  A  di- 
dactic Psalm.  By  David.  In  the  coming  of  the  Ziphites, 
and  they  said  to  Saul,  Is  not  David  hiding  himself  with  us? 

1  [XH.  God !  preserve  me  by  thy  name, 
\J   And  judge  me  by  thy  strength ; 
Oh  God !  regard  my  humble  claim, 

And  hear  my  prayer  at  length. 

2  For  strangers  now  against  me  rise, 

Oppressors  seek  my  soul ; 
They  set  not  God  before  their  eyes, 
Nor  heed  thy  wise  control. 

3  Behold,  my  helper  is  the  Lord, 

Mine  allies  thou  dost  crown  ; 
Will  give  my  foes  an  ill  reward, 
In  justice  cast  them  down. 

4  I  '11  freely  sacrifice  to  thee, 

?T  is  good  thy  name  to  praise  ; 
From  trouble  thou  hast  rescued  me, 
And  on  my  foes  I  gaze. 


W'r 


PSALMS.  97 

55  Tfi  v  6a  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     With  itringed  instruments. 

ivid. 

1  p  OD  of  trut1  m  thine  ear, 
VT  Nor  hide  thyself  from  me  ; 

tar, 

I  hee. 

By  the  wicked  I  'm  oppreae 

And  persecuting 
By  their  evils  much  distressed, 
For  they  in  wrath  oppose. 

2  Fear  and  trembling  rack  my  soul, 

The  terroi  -  aye ; 

Heavy  hoi:  roll, 

An  overwhelming  wave. 
Oh  !  had  I  the  t  ^'ings. 

I  71  fly  and  be  at  pc 
Far  from  all  the?e  earthly  things, 

Where  storms  and  temp*:- 

o  Lord,  their  impious  plans  confound, 

Their  wrathful  tongues  divide  ; 
Ziou's  walls  they  still  surround, 

And  lift  themselves  in  pride. 
Strife,  and  violence  and  rage, 

Are  seen  in  every  Etta 
Th^y  in  mischiefs  dire  engage, 

Nor  cease  to  work  deceit. 

4  Had  a  scoffer  on  me  railed. 

I  could  have  borne  his  pr: 
Had  a  foe  my  life  assailed, 

I  would  have  turned  aside. 
But  it  was  my  nearest  friend, 

A  man  of  equal  blood  : 
We  in  counsel  often  blend 

Within  the  house  of  God. 


98  PSALMS. 

5  Desolations  shall  enchain, 

And  lay  them  in  the  tomb ; 
Evils  in  their  hearts  remain, 

And  evils  in  their  doom. 
God  will  save  me  by  his  might, 

Defend  me  from  the  proud  ; 
Evening,  morning,  noon  and  night, 

1 :11  cry  to  him  aloud. 

6  God  redeemed  from  many  foes. 

My  soul  in  peace  set  clear  5 
God  of  old  will  answer  those 

Who  have  no  change  nor  fear. 
They  have  stretched  their  hands  for  prey. 

Their  friends,  when  used,  forsake  ; 
Men  at  peace  their  lips  betray. 

And  solemn  vows  they  break. 

7  Smooth  as  oil  they  make  their  words. 

While  war  is  in  their  heart ; 
They  have  tongues  like  brandished  swords. 

Which  pierce  with  guileful  art. 
Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 

He  will  sustain  thy  ways  ; 
Men  of  blood  will  he  reward, 

They  live  but  half  their  days. 

58  6s  &  4s. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.  Upon  Jonatk-elem-rehokim.  By  David. 
Michtam.    When  the  Philistines  took  him  in  Galh. 


l& 


1VE  me  from  foes,  oh  God  ! 
AVho  seek  to  shed  my  blood. 
Now  drawing  nigh  5 
Their  force  is  great  in  might, 
They  press  me  day  and  night, 
And  seek  to  stop  mv  flight, 
Oh  thou  Most  High  !  " 


PSALMS.  99 

2  What  time  I  am  afraid, 

I  '11  look  to  thee  for  aid. 
Thy  word  revere ; 

God  only  is  my  trust. 
Who  is  both  good  and  just, 
Man  that  is  formed  of  dust. 
I  will  not  fear. 

3  Daily  my  words  they  wrest. 
Evil  is  in  their  breast. 

They  rage  and  frown  : 
They  practice  every  wile, 
Mark  all  my  steps  the  while. 
They  think  to  'scape  by  guile, 

Lord,  cast  them  down. 

4  Thou  hast  my  wanderings  led, 
Bottled  the  shed, 

They  're  in  thy  book : 
What  time  I  cry  to  thee, 
Then  do  my  troublers  flee, 
God  surely  is  for  me, 

To  whom  I  look. 

5  I  will  Jehovah  laud. 
Praise  and  adore  my  God, 

His  promise  too  5 
On  him  my  hope  is  laid, 
I  will  not  be  afraid, 
While  he  affords  his  aid, 

What  man  can  do. 

G  Thy  vows  are  on  me.  Lord, 
I  will  my  thanks  record, 
Redeemed  from  death  : 
Keep  me  by  thy  good  will 
From  falling  and  from  ill, 
So  that  thy  praises  still 
May  tune  my  breath. 


1 


100  PSALMS. 

57  L.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Destroy  not.     By  I>avid.     A  Secret. 
When  he  fled  from  before  Saul  in  the  cave. 

1  AH  God !  be  merciful  to  me. 
U  My  only  refuge  is  in  thee ; 
Beneath  thy  wings  my  soul  shall  hide, 
Till  these  calamities  subside. 

2  My  prayer  shall  rise  above  the  storm, 
To  God,  who  does  all  things  perform : 
His  truth  my  raging  foes  shall  still, 
And  save  me  from  reproach  and  ill. 

3  When  fiery  lions  round  me  roared. 

Whose  teeth  were  spears,  their  tongue  a  sword  ; 
They  soon  were  helpless  victims  laid, 
In  that  deep  pit  for  me  they  made. 

4:  Be  high  above  the  heavens,  oh  God ! 

Thy  glory  o'er  the  earth  abroad : 
My  heart  is  fixed,  is  fixed  for  praise. 
My  song  shall  laud  thy  works  and  ways. 

5  Awake  my  glory,  speak  his  name, 
My  lute  and  harp  to  sound  his  fame  ; 
Among  the  nations  I  will  sing. 
And  tell  the  wonders  of  my  King. 

6  Oh  God !  thy  truth  transcends  the  skies, 
Beyond  the  clouds  thy  mercies  rise  ; 
Above  the  heavens  exalt  thy  throne, 
Thy  glory  through  the  world  be  shown. 

57  C.  M. 

1  AH  God !  thy  mercy  show  to  me, 
U  My  soul  on  thee  I  cast ; 
Beneath  thy  wings  my  rest  shall  be, 

Till  all  this  rage  is  past. 

2  My  God.  who  all  things  well  performs, 

From  heaven  will  mercy  send : 


PSALMS.  101 

And  save  me  from  devouring  storms, 
From  shame  and  foes  defend. 

3  My  foes  who  round  like  lions  roared, 

With  fire  and  fury  fraught : 
Who?**  teeth  were  spears,  their  tongue  a  sword, 
In  their  own  snares  are  caught. 

4  Be  thou  exalted  high,  oh  God ! 

The  earth  and  heavens  above  : 
My  heart  is  fixed  thy  name  to  laud, 
Thy  mercy,  truth  and  love. 

5  Awake,  my  harp,  my  lute,  my  tongue, 

My  early  song  to  raise  ; 
I  will  through  all  the  lands  prolong 
Memorials  of  thy  praise. 

6  Oh  God !  beyond  these  lower  skies, 

Thy  truth  and  mercy  go ; 
Above  the  heavens  exalted  rise, 
In  glory  shine  below. 

58  L.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Al-tashheth.     By  David.     Mlchtam. 

1  A  RE  ye  indeed  as  men  struck  dumb, 
IJl  When  ye  to  justice  ought  to  come? 
Ye  still  your  hearts  to  evil  lay. 

The  outrage  of  your  hands  ye  weigh. 

2  The  wicked  are  from  birth  estranged. 
And  from  the  womb  to  liars  changed; 
Their  taint  like  serpent-poison  harms, 
Like  adder  deaf  they  hear  no  charms. 

3  Oh  God  !  their  teeth  crush  out  and  take, 
The  grinders  of  young  lions  break; 

Let  them  like  waters  go  their  way. 
Their  broken  arrows  bend  to  slay. 

4  Let  them  like  snails  dissolve  from  sight, 
Like  embryos  never  see  the  light ; 


102  PSALMS. 

Before  your  pots  can  foci  the  thorn, 
Away  on  whirlwinds  they  are  borne. 

5  The  just  shall  bathe  their  steps  in  blood, 
And  greet  the  vengeance  of  their  God  : 
There  's  fruit  alone  to  righteous  worth  ; 
There  is  a  God  who  rules  the  earth. 

59  Is  &  6s  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Al-tashheth.     By  David.     Mich  tn  in 

When  Saul  sent,  and  they  watched  the  house  t<»Ki!l  him. 

1  /"I  IYE  me  rescue  from  my  foes, 
VT  Who  seek  my  life,  oh  God ! 
Save  me  from  the  rage  of  those, 

Who  love  deceit  and  blood. 
This  I  ask,  for  they  are  strong, 

Who  for  my  soul  combine  ; 
Not  because  I  'm  in  the  wrong, 

And  not  for  faults  of  mine. 

2  Wake,  Jehovah,  God  of  hosts, 

Thou  God  of  Israel ; 
Hush  the  nations  in  their  boasts, 

The  traitors'  fury  quell. 
They  at  evening  come  in  hordes, 

Like  dogs  that  howl  for  prey  : 
From  their  mouths  they  pour  out  swords 

For  "Who  shall  see?'?  they  say. 

3  Thou  the  nations  wilt  deride. 

And  they  shall  feel  thy  rod ; 
They  have  strength,  but  I  confide 

And  put  my  trust  in  God. 
Thou,  my  Tower,  wilt  cast  them  down 

Thy  mercy  toward  me  set ; 
Scatter  them  before  thy  frown, 

Slay  not,  lest  we  forget. 

4  Let  them  fall  by  lies  and  fraud, 

Their  words  with  Lin  abound  ,* 


PSALMS.  103 

all  the  earth  ar 
them  then  returi 

Log  find  to 

5  In  the  morning  I  will  bl< 

thy  grace  ; 

My  high  and  lofty  place. 

From  thee  my  W 

•ruth  and  !' 
I  will  thy  praises  sing. 

60  C.  M.  10  li 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     On  the  Lfly  of  Testimony. 
Learnt.    When  he  con 
-aim  and  Aram  Zobah,  arvl  Joab  retorn 

We  thousand  men. 

1  rpHV  wrath  has  scattered  us,  oh  G 
JL    Thy  face  again  reveal : 

Our  land  is  riven  by  thy  rod. 

Her  trembling  breaches  heal. 
Thy  people's  heart  ha-t  thou  dismayed. 

With  anguish  filled  their  wine; 
But  on  a  banner  hast  displayed 

Thy  truth  and  love  divine  : 
With  thy  right  hand  our  help  command, 

On  thy  beloved  shine. 

2  Our  God  in  holy  vision  spake, 

•Who  s ith  joy  we  hail : 

14 1  will  a  line  through  Shechem  make, 

And  measure  Succoth's  vale; 
Manasseh's  mine  and  Giiead. 

My  law  shall  Judah  mete  ; 


104  PSALMS. 

On  Ephraim  will  I  rest  my  head, 

In  Moab  wash  my  feet : 
At  Edom  too,  will  cast  my  shoe, 

With  shouts  Philistia  greet." 

3  Who  will  direct  to  Edom's  coast, 

Her  city  strongly  barred? 
Lord,  wilt  not  thou  lead  on  our  host, 

Who  showed  us  things  so  hard? 
Oh !  give  us  rescue  from  our  woes, 

The  help  of  man  is  vain ; 
In  God  we  shall  tread  down  our  foes, 

Our  strength  will  he  sustain  ; 
His  sovereign  frown  casts  nations  down, 

We  shall  the  victory  gain. 

61  C.  M.  6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     Of  David.      On  stringed  instrument 

1  AH  God  of  mercy  !  hear  my  prayer, 
VJ  Regard  my  cries  in  need  ; 

From  ends  of  earth  o'erwhelmed  in  care, 

I  will  for  succor  plead  ; 
High  to  the  Rock  no  storm  can  shock, 

My  footsteps  thou  wilt  lead. 

2  Thou  art  a  shelter  from  my  foes, 

A  tower  of  strength  to  me  ; 
Beneath  thy  wings  will  I  repose, 

Thy  tent  my  rest  shall  be ; 
My  vows  are  heard,  their  lot  's  conferred, 

Who  fearing  trust  in  thee. 

3  Thy  mercies  will  the  king  sustain, 

Thy  truth  his  years  prolong  ; 
He  shall  before  thee  ever  reign, 

For  thou  wilt  make  him  strong ; 
While  day  by  day  my  vows  I  pay, 

Thy  name  shall  be  my  song. 


PSALMS.  105 

61  8s  &  1b. 

1  TTEAR,  oh  God !  my  supplications, 
JjL  Kindly  hearken  to  my  prayer; 
Wandering  far  in  distant  nations, 

I  will  seek  thee  in  despair  : 
To  the  Rock  of  safety  lead 
Which  is  high  above  my  head. 

2  Thou  hast  been  my  lofty  tower. 

Where  no  dart  the  foe  can  fling; 
I  '11  abide  beneath  thy  power. 

Trust  the  covert  of  thy  wing  : 
Thou  hast  kept  my  vows  in  mind, 
With  thy  sons  my  lot  combined. 

3  Thou  wilt  spare  the  king  forever, 

He  before  thee  shall  remain  : 
Truth  and  mercy  failing  never, 

Shall  preserve  his  gentle  reign : 
So  my  daily  vows  I  '11  bring, 
Thine  eternal  praises  sing. 

62  C.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician  over  Jeduthun.    A  Psalm  by  I -avid. 

1  AN  God  alone  my  soul  depends, 
U  My  Rock  and  Saviour  proved  ; 
I  cannot  fall  while  he  defends, 

Nor  while  he  aids  be  moved. 
Till  when  for  murder  will  ye  all 

Against  one  man  engage, 
Who  now  is  like  a  bending  wall, 

A  broken  fence  or  hedge. 

2  They  would  his  lofty  standing  spoil, 

In  falsehood  take  delight : 
They  bless  with  words  as  soft  as  oil, 
To  hide  their  inward  spite. 


]  06  PSALMS. 

On  God.  my  Rock  and  refuge  proved, 

My  soul  alone  depends  ; 
While  he  sustains  I  sha'  n't  be  moved, 

Nor  fall  while  he  defends. 

3  In  God  your  trust  at  all  times  place. 

To  him  your  praises  yield  ; 
Pour  out  your  heart  before  his  face. 

Our  Saviour. help  and  shield. 
Man  is  a  show  that  only  fails, 

His  sons  a  falsity  ; 
And  laid  together  in  the  scales. 

Are  less  than  vanity. 

4  Rob  not  the  poor,  nor  trust  in  wrongs, 

Nor  growing  riches  love  ; 
Two  things  I  Ye  heard — all  power  belongs 

To  God  who  rules  above  ; 
And  mercy  too,  Almighty  Lord, 

From  thee  alone  proceeds  j 
For  thou  wilt  every  man  reward 

According  to  his  deeds. 

62  Is  &  6s  D. 

1  TN  silent  adoration 

JL  I  have  God's  favor  proved  ; 
My  Rock,  defense,  salvation, 

I  shall  not  much  be  moved. 
How  long  will  you  combining, 

On  one  for  ruin  fall, 
Who  ?s  like  a  fence  inclining, 

And  bending  like  a  wall  ? 

2  His  glory  to  demolish, 

In  falsehood  they  delight ; 
Their  words  with  blessings  polish 

To  hide  their  inward  spite. 
On  God,  with  resignation, 

I  hope  and  rest  secure ; 


10T 

My  uvatlon. 

My  refuge  ever  - 

3  Ti  ader, 

His  name  at  all  times  laud  : 
will  to  his 
ur  out  your  heart  to  God. 

[low  vain  is  man  appearing. 

II"  ay; 

All  on  the  balance  bearing 

Are  less  than  vanity. 

Nor  tin-'  wrongs, 

.'jvah  teaches : 
Thai  God  belongs : 

nder, 

-  : 

Foi 

g  to  their  <1 

63  M.  D. 

a  by  David,  when  he  was  in  the  wilderness  of  Judah, 

.  my  God.  to  thee  betimes. 
Ufa  -  I  look  : 

I  thirst  and  taint  in  burning  clime-s. 

Where  is  no  cooling  I  . 
Oh  !   .  ~hing  hour 

Within  thy  courts  of  grace  : 
To  feel  as  I  have  felt  thy  power, 
And  see  thy  smiling  face. 

2  My  constant  praise  thy  love  deman 
■Tear  than  lit'.-  to  me  ; 
I  daily  will  I  lift  my  L 
In  grateful  thee: 

And  while  my  lips  thy  name  extol, 

Thy  mercies  to  the  1-      t; 
Th-  :.t  to  my  soul 

Exc  feast " 


nil  G 

VJ    Wi 


108  PSALMS. 

3  1 711  meditate  on  thee  by  night, 

Thy  wings  are  round  me  spread ; 
Thy  past  protection  brings  delight 

And  comfort  to  my  bed. 
Thine  own  right  hand  upholds  my  days, 

My  soul  cleaves  after  thee  ; 
Thy  name  shall  ever  have  the  praise 

For  all  thy  grace  to  me. 

4  Who  seek  to  have  my  soul  outpoured, 

Shall  go  to  depths  beneath  ; 
They  shall  be  given  to  the  sword, 

A  prey  for  jackal's  teeth. 
So  shall  the  king  rejoice  in  God, 

And  in  his  care  repose  ; 
Who  vow  to  him  shall  shout  aloud, 

And  lying  lips  shall  close. 

63  C.  P.  M. 

1  1\/TY  God,  I  seek  thy  help  betimes, 
ItJL  I  thirst  and  faint  in  weary  climes, 

Where  ;s  no  refreshing  rain  ; 
I  long  to  see  thy  smiling  face, 
And  feel  thy  power  and  quickening  grace. 

Within  thy  courts  again. 

2  Above  my  life  thy  love  I  prize, 
With  heart  and  hands  and  lifted  eyes, 

Thy  name  will  I  extol ; 
My  tongue  shall  bless  thee  all  my  days, 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  praise 

Shall  satisfy  my  soul. 

3  The  thought  of  thee  upon  my  bed, 
To  feel  thy  wings  around  me  spread, 

Inspire  me  with  delight ; 
My  soul  shall  follow  hard  for  thee, 
Because  thou  art  a  help  for  me, 

I  '11  praise  thy  saving  might. 


PSALMS.  109 

4  The  sword  shall  all  my  fa 
And  jackals  find  them  for  a  prey, 

I  shall  with  peace  be  blessed  : 
So  shall  the  king  rejoice  in  God, 
Who  vow  to  him  shall  about  aloud, 

And  falsehood  be  suppressed. 

64  L.  M. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Psalm  by  David. 

1  AH  God !  my  voice  of  woe  attend, 
\J  From  fear  of  foes  my  life  defend ; 
Hide  me  from  plotters  near  my  path, 
From  rage  and  tumult  fraught  with  wrath. 

2  They  whet  their  tongues  to  cut  like  swords, 
Their  arrows  siring  with  bitter  words  ; 
They  lie  in  wait  to  shoot  the  just, 

Nor  fear  the  God  the  righteous  trust. 

3  They  make  themselves  in  evil  bold. 
They  think  no  eyes  their  plots  behold ; 
Their  search  for  mischief  does  not  sleep. 
Their  inward  thought  is  dark  and  deep. 

4  But  God  his  arrow  now  prepare. 
And  suddenly  the  wounds  are  theirs  ; 
Cast  down  by  their  own  tongues  are  they, 
All  gazing  at  them  flee  away. 

5  All  men  pronounce  it  work  of  God, 
And  greatly  tremble  at  his  rod : 
Who  trust  in  him  shall  glory  then, 
And  upright  lips  sh?ll  say,  Amen! 

65  0.  It  H. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.    A  Psalm.    By  David.    A  Song. 

1  T) RAISE  waits  for  thee  on  Zion?s  hill, 
_L    Oh !  thou  that  nearest  prayer ; 
Thy  people  shall  the  vow  fulfill 
In  grateful  offerings  there. 


110  PSALMS. 

Our  sins  too  heavy  on  us  lay, 

But  thou  wilt  purge  our  guilt  away. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  whom  thou  wilt  choose. 

And  bring  to  thine  abode  ; 
There  shall  we  get  refreshing  views, 

And  ever  dwell  with  God. 
Our  prayers  shall  fearful  answers  find, 
Oh  God!  in  righteousness  designed. 

3  Thou  confidence  of  every  land, 

Of  every  isle  and  sea  ; 
Who  set  the  mountains  by  thy  hand, 

The  hills  by  thy  decree : 
Who  dost  control  the  restless  main, 
And  make  the  peoples'  tumult  vain. 

4  Thy  dreadful  signs  and  wonders  done, 

Through  earth  are  feared  and  praised ; 
From  rising  to  the  setting  sun, 

Are  shouts  of  gladness  raised : 
Thy  visits  all  the  lands  regale, 
Oh  God !  thy  river  cannot  fail. 

5  Thou  dost  with  showers  enrich  the  earth. 

Make  soft  the  furrowed  fields ; 
When  fruits  and  flowers  spring  forth  to  birth, 

And  joy  begirts  the  hills. 
Thou  hast  the  year  with  goodness  crowned, 
Thy  paths  drop  fatness  all  around. 

6  There  bleating  flocks  the  hills  adorn, 

And  clothe  the  pastures  green ; 
While  growing  fields  of  bending  corn, 

Enrobe  the  vales  between  : 
They  shout  in  sweet  harmonious  lays, 
They  sing  thine  undissembled  praise. 


PSALMS. 

i  IV 

1  pRAISE  :  ZIob 

X    <  )h  !  thou  that  h<  i 
All  flesh  thy  help  relj 
And  nil  shall  s< 

lay  : 
15 ii t  thou  nritfa  grace 
Will 

•J  How  happy  in  thy  t> 
Who 

By  great  and  fearful  things, 
To  prayer  and  -    . 
Thy  truth 

:,'>pe  of  nat" 
sea; 
Who  hast  1  c.tions 

Blade  sure  by  tl 
Who  dost  control  the  o 

The  roaring  l»illo-A-s  still : 

J  tost  calm  the  lond  commotion 

And  curb  I  s3  wilL 

4  Thou  out  the  war 

nations  fear  thy  \ 

Thou  dost  make  both  tfa  •  morning 

And  evening  b  i 
Thy  kindly 

Throughout  all  nat 
Thy  river  throng 

in  springs  of  wealth  overflows. 

5  Thou  dost  send  down  (he  showers. 

Which  fertilise  the  ground ; 


112  PSALMS. 

Earth  springs  with  fruits  and  flowers, 
The  hills  with  joy  resound. 

Thou  dost  the  seavsons  ever 
With  love  and  mercy  crown ; 

Thy  goodness  faileth  never, 
Thy  paths  drop  fatness  down. 

6  There  hills  with  pasture  springing, 

Are  clothed  with  bleating  flocks: 
Rich  grain  the  valleys  bringing, 

Are  robed  with  yellow  shocks : 
They  lift  on  high  their  voices. 

In  sweet  harmonious  lays : 
And  everything  rejoices 

To  utter  forth  thy  praise. 

66  C.  M.  6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Song.     A  Psalm. 

1  A  LL  lands  to  God  in  shouts  of  praise, 
JjL  His  honored  name  repeat ; 

Thy  fearful  deeds  and  grand  displays 

Shall  make  thy  foes  submit ; 
All  mortal  tongues  in  joyful  songs 

Shall  worship  at  thy  feet. 

2  Go,  see  the  works  for  Israel  wrought 

By  his  almighty  hand  ; 
They  through  the  sea  with  joy  were  brought 

On  dry  and  solid  land  : 
Earth  's  in  his  sight,  he  rules  by  might, 

No  rebel  can  withstand. 

3  Bless  God, all  men  inspired  with  breath, 

And  make  his  praise  be  heard  ; 
He  keeps  our  soul  alive  from  death, 

Our  feet  from  being  stirred  : 
He  sets  us  clear,  when  woe  is  near, 

So  faithful  is  his  word. 


PSALMS.  115 

4  For  thou  hast  pressed  our  loins  with  woe. 
Our  souls  as  silver  tried  : 
Caused  us  into  the  Del  to  go, 

-  at  our  head  to  ride  : 
Through  fiery  seas,  to  homes  of  ease. 
I  last  brought  08  to  abide. 

5^1  '11  come  with  thanks  to  thine  abode. 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid. 
Which  in  distress  my  lips  avowed, 

My  mouth  the  promise  made : 
He-goats  and  rams,  with  kids  and  lambs. 

On  blazing  altars  laid. 

6  Come,  hear,  ye  fearers  of  my  God, 

His  doings  to  my  soul  : 
To  him  my  mouth  cried  out  aloud. 

My  tongue  would  fain  extol  : 
He  ne'er  attends,  if  wicked  ends 

Or  guile  the  heart  control. 

7  But  truly  God  has  heard  me  pray. 

And  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
lie  neither  turned  my  prayer  away. 

Nor  his  rich  grace  from  me  : 
Blest  be  my  God.  whom  I  will  laud 

To  all  eternity. 

66  C.  P.  M. 

1  A  LL  lands  in  joyful  songs  unite, 

±\.  And  say  to  God.  thy  deeds  of  might 

Shall  make  thy  foes  submit  : 
All  peoples  shall  in  loud  acclaim 
Sing  forth  the  honors  of  thy  name. 

And  worship  at  thy  feet. 

2  Go,  see  the  works  performed  by  God, 
When  Israel  passed  the  parted  flood, 

Ou  dry  and  solid  land  : 
8 


114  PSALMS. 

All  things  lie  naked  to  his  sight, 
He  rules  by  his  resistless  might. 
None  can  his  power  withstand, 

3  Oh  !  bless  our  God.  exalt  bis  word. 
Let  now  the  voice  of  praise  be  heard, 

The  spacious  earth  around  ; 
He  still  renews  our  fleeting  breath, 
He  keeps  our  soul  alive  from  death, 

Our  feet  on  even  ground. 

4  For  thou  hast  pressure  on  us  laid, 
Our  souls  as  silver  hast  assayed, 

In  snares  let  us  be  caught: 
Hast  at  our  head  let  tyrants  ride, 
Through  fire  and  water  been  our  guide. 

And  now  to  plenty  brought. 

5^[I  '11  come  with  offerings  to  thy  house, 
And  pay  to  thee  my  uttered  vows, 

Which  in  distress  I  spoke ; 
Thy  name  with  gladness  I  will  praise, 
Thine  altars  shall  with  fatlings  blaze, 

With  rams  and  bullocks  smoke. 

6  Come,  all  ye  fearers  of  my  God, 
And  hear  my  lips  his  wonders  laud. 

Which  for  my  soul  were  done ; 
Cries  filled  my  mouth  and  praise  my  tongue : 
He  hears  not  if  the  heart  be  wTong, 

No  mercy  then  is  won. 

7  But  surely  God  my  voice  has  heard, 
He  has  in  truth  his  grace  conferred, 

His  name  will  I  extol ; 
Blest  be  my  God  for  faithful  care, 
Who  has  not  put  away  my  prayer, 

Nor  mercy  from  my  soul. 


PSALMS.  115 

G3  ^<  A  U. 

1  II  TAKE  a  joyful  noise,  ye  nation-. 
jL  Say  to  Grod,  how  great  art  thou! 

Through  thy  dreadful  operations, 

shall  thy  foes  in  terror  how- 
All  the  world  Bhall  Bing  acclaim. 
Shout  the  honors  of  thy  name. 

2  Go.  behold  hi?  work?  of  wond 

[srael  saw  his  mighty  hand  : 

When  he  reft  the  sea  asunder, 

They  walked  through  on  solid  land : 
Earth  lies  naked  to  his  Bight, 
None  may  dare  resist  his  might. 

3  Bles^  our  God  in  loudest  chor 

Make  the  voice  of  praise  be  heard: 
Soul  in  life  he  holdeth  for  as, 

.  -  through  his  word  ; 
Keeps  our  foot  from  being  moved. 
When  by  sorest  trials  pro? 

4  For  as  silver  thou  hast  tried  us. 

Pressure  on  our  loins  hast  laid ; 
Caused  insnaring  foes  to  guide  us. 

Riding  proudly  at  our  head  : 
Through  the  fire  and  through  the  flood, 
Brought  us  to  a  rich  abode. 

o^To  thy  house  with  songs  of  gladness, 
Will  I  come  and  offerings  make. 

Which  my  lips  avowed  in  Badness, 
Which  my  mouth  in  trouble  spake  : 

Bullocks,  failings,  goats  and  lambs, 

Incense  from  the  blood  of  rams. 

6  Hear  me  tell,  who  love  my  Saviour, 
What  he  "s  done  to  save  my  soul ; 
With  my  mouth  I  sought  his  favor. 
Whom  my  tongue  would  fain  extol : 


116  PSALMS. 

If  I  have  an  ill  design, 
God  will  not  his  ear  incline. 

7  But  my  God  has  surely  heard  me. 

Has  attended  to  my  voice ; 
Blest  be  God  whose  mercies  gird  me, 

In  his  name  will  I  rejoice : 
Who  has  not  my  prayer  denied, 
Nor  his  grace  for  which  I  cried. 

67  ts.  6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.   With  stringed  instruments.  A  Psalm. 
A  Song. 

1  ri  OD  be  merciful  and  bless, 

IX  Cause  his  face  on  us  to  shine  ; 
Earth  to  know  thy  righteousness, 
Saving  grace  and  way  divine  : 
All  the  lands  thy  name  shall  laud, 
All  acknowledge  thou  art  God. 

2  Nations  shall  be  glad  in  thee, 

Triumph  in  thy  reign  of  might ; 
Thou  shalt  judge  in  equity, 

Rule  and  guide  the  peoples  right : 
All  with  thanks  thy  name  shall  laud, 
All  acknowledge  thou  art  God. 

3  God  on  us  will  blessings  pour, 

Land  with  produce  shall  abound  ; 
God,  our  God,  whom  we  adore, 

Shall  be  feared  the  earth  around  : 
All  shall  sing  in  loud  acclaim, 
Hallelujah  to  his  name. 

67  8s  &  Ts.  6  lines. 

1  ri  OD,  in  mercy  send  salvation, 
VT  Make  his  face  on  us  to  shine  ; 
Show  thy  way  to  every  nation, 
Show  the  earth  thy  health  divine : 


PSALMS.  HJ 

All  •  shall  own, 

i  art  God.  and  thou  alone. 

2  Realms  shall  joy  in  thy  direction, 
Triumph  in  urj  Pol  : 

Tbon  to  them  shall  give  protection, 
and  role  the  wh< 
ike  shall  praise  thy  nan 
Thou  art  God,  shall  all  pro 

•  u?  will  gil  9 ing, 

Land  shall  yield  abundant  store; 

God.  our  God.  the  world  confessing, 
Shall  with  fear  his  name  adore  : 

All  T  earth  Rhall 

68  0.   M.  D. 

1  Al'li  Grod  shall  rise,  his 

I  /  in  airy  Hi. 

Or  melt  lik 

.  perish  from  his  - 
Then  shall  the  ,'r.i. 

His]  forth  afar  : 

And  celebrate  his  mighty  name. 

Who  rides  on  high  as  Jan. 

2  Wi 

With  thai  him  bend ; 

her  of  the  fail;   . 
The  wide. 
He  makes  the  1 

hain  : 
But  am 

Inl  on. 

'  r  I!  what  t*n  loud 

Thy  ward  led  ; 


118  PSALMS. 

Earth  shook,  the  heavens  with  thunders  bowed, 

This  Sinai  feared  thy  tread. 
Thy  gifts  to  strengthen  Israel. 

Were  showered  upon  the  land ; 
Thy  famished  flock  shall  safely  dwell 

Beneath  thy  sheltering  hand. 

4  Jehovah  has  the  news  declared, 

The  tidings  many  spread ; 
By  those  at  home  the  spoil  was  shared, 

And  kings  of  armies  fled. 
Now  may  ye  dwell  in  peace  and  love. 

And  none  shall  trouble  you ; 
With  golden  feathers  like  the  dove, 

And  wings  of  silvery  hue. 

o^fWhen  God  Almighty  scatters  kings, 

And  sets  us  clear  from  foes, 
Our  land  with  dazzling  luster  springs. 

Like  Zalmon  white  with  snows. 
High  peaks  of  Bashan,  mounts  of  Go  3 

Why  envious  watch  his  hill? 
He  chose  it  for  his  own  abode, 

And  there  will  ever  dwell. 

.6  On  God, by  thousands,  chariots  wa"' 

And  angels  speed  them  on  ; 
iike  Sinai's  mount  is  Zion's  gate 

And  thou  up  high  hast  gone. 
Captivity  hast  thou  confined, 

The  spoil  brought  back  again  ; 
;Hast  taken  gifts  among  mankind, 

That  Jah  might  dwell  with  men. 

r^Blest  be  the  Lord  who  help  bestows, 

Who  ever  breaks  our  peace  ; 
From  God,  our  God,  salvation  flows, 

Who  can  from  death  release. 
Sure  God  will  wound  the  wicked  head, 

On  rebels  vengeance  heap, 


118 

Will  bring 
From  Bashan  an 

8  Hl<  foes  shall  by  thy  foot  be  eras 

Thy  dogs  shall  lick  their  bl< 
The}  roud  in  Zion  hu- 

The  goings  of  my  God. 
Round  those  who  sang  and  led  in  song. 

The  damsels  timbrels  pla;. 

ye  great  assembled  throng. 
Who  Israel's  fountain  made. 

!  *  S<     Naphtali  and  Zebnlon, 

With  royal  Jndafa  stand : 
With  them  is  little  Benjamin. 

ited  heart  and  hand. 
< >h  God!  thy  help  has  ma«l 

And  thou  our  fortress  be  : 
That  kings  Jerusalem  may  throng 

With  presents  brought  to  thee. 

10  Drr  mong  the  reeds  away, 

Drive  hulls  and  calves  afar : 
Bid  lawless  tribes  their  tribute  | 

And  scatter  men  of  war. 
From  Egypt  princes  then  shall  i 

Shall  come  from  distant  lands  : 
And  Ethiopia  lift  her  eyes. 

And  stretch  to  God  her  hands. 

DOXOLOGT. 

ll*Xet  God  with  anthems  be  extolled. 

By  earth's  adoring  crowds  : 
One  riding  through  the  heavens  of  <  I 

Whose  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 
Let  Israel  in  his  praise  delight. 

So  terrible  abroad : 
Who  gives  his  people  force  and  i 

Forever  blest  be  God. 


120  PSALMS. 

69  Is  &  6s  P. 

To  the  Giief  Musician  upon  lilies.     By  Pavid. 

1  OAYE  me  from  the  waves,  oh  God! 
lo  Which  break  into  my  soul  j 
Deep  and  miry  is  the  flood, 

And  high  the  billows  roll. 
Worn  with  cries  my  sight  has  fled, 

My  throat  is  dried  and  sore  ; 
Than  the  hairs  upon  my  head, 

My  causeless  foes  are  more. 

2  Strong  my  false  accusers  be, 

I  took  not,  yet  I  paid ; 
All  my  faults  are  known  to  thee, 

And  bare  my  sins  are  laid. 
God  of  hosts,  preserve  the  meek, 

From  blushing  at  my  wound  ; 
Who  the  God  of  Israel  seek, 

Let  not  my  shame  confound. 

3  For  thy  sake  reproach  I  bear, 

I  am  for  thee  reviled  ; 
Mother's  children  strangers  are, 

By  brethren  I  ?m  exiled. 
I  'm  consumed  of  holy  zeal, 

Who  scorn  thee  scorn  my  name ; 
While  I  did  in  sackcloth  kneel, 

A  by-word  I  became. 

4^[They  belie  me  in  the  gate, 

I  am  the  drunkards'  song ; 
Still  on  thee  for  help  I  wait, 

Let  not  the  time  be  long. 
Save  me  in  thy  truth,  my  God, 

And  lift  me  from  the  mire  : 
Save  me  from  the  yawning  flood, 

And  from  my  haters-  ire. 


PSALMS,  ]L>1 

Llowed  up. 
Nor  lei  ' 
Hear,  for  thoa  art  all  my  I 
bound  thy  mercy  kno1 
to  help,  m;  ttrol, 

Nor  from  thy  servant  hide  : 
Draw  thou  near,  red*  em  my  bouI, 
L  si  foes  my  fall  deride. 

6  Thou  hast  all  my  tr  wn, 

11  isi  Be<  d  their  Blai 
Fool  reproach  on  me  is  thrown, 

My  heart  is  sick  and  broke. 
All  my  comforters  retreat, 

I  'in  left  alone  to  -ink : 
Gall  they  gai  e  me  for  my  . 

And  vinegar  to  drink. 

their  table  be  a  snare, 
And  traps  id  : 

glare, 

Their  loins  with  tro  il 
Let  thine  anger  on  them  wait, 

Thy  wrath  their  recompen 
Let  their  home  be  desolate, 
ae  dwelling  in  thei 

8  They  thy  wounded  ones  contemn, 

Thy  smitt- 
Sin  to  Bin,  add  thou  to  th< 
Nor  give  thy  righteous 

Blot  them  out  from  all  that  live. 

Nor  write  them  in  thy  book; 
They  t<>  none  will  pity  gii 

Nor  .-hall  for  mercy 

9^fPoor  and  Borrowful  I  am. 
Oh  God!  £  high; 


122  PSALMS. 

Then  my  songs  shall  bless  thy  name, 

Thy  goodness  magnify. 
This  will  better  please  the  Lord 

Than  bullocks  hoofed  and  horned  ; 
They  shall  live  who  seek  his  word. 

The  meek  with  grace  adorned. 

10  God  will  hear  the  poor  that  cry, 

Nor  prisoners'"  prayer  despise  ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  sea  and  sky, 

In  joyful  concert  rise  : 
God  will  Judah's  cities  build, 

Sustain  his  Zion  well ; 
All  his  sons  and  lovers  shield, 

And  bring  them  there  to  dwell. 

70  C.  M.  6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     By  David.    To  remind. 

1  AH  God  !  for  me  thy  care  exert, 
\J  Jehovah,  haste  to  aid  ; 

Let  those  be  shamed  who  seek  my  hurt, 

And  make  my  soul  afraid  ; 
Who  say,    "  Aha !  v   turn  back  afar, 

And  let  them  be  dismayed. 

2  Let  all  who  love  and  seek  thy  way, 

With  joy  in  thee  confide  ; 
Who  love  thy  great  salvation  say, 

Let  God  be  magnified  ! 
I  'm  grieved  and  poor  ;  quick  help  secure, 

My  helper  thou  and  guide. 

71  C.  M.  6  lines. 

^H  Lord  !    in  thee  I  put  my  trust, 
Let  me  from  shame  be  clear ; 
Draw  nigh  to  save  as  thou  art  just, 

To  me  incline  thine  ear ; 
Be  thou  my  home  where  I  may  come, 

My  rock  of  refuge  near. 


'0' 


PSALMS.  123 

me  from  wicked  men,  my  God ! 
Who  would  my  life  consume: 

Thou  art  the  One  L  always  laud. 

Who  brought  me  from  the  womb ; 
Hast  held  mo  up.  sustained  my  hope. 

Ami  oft  dispersed  my  gloom. 

o  Thou  art  a  tower  of  strength  to  me, 
Which  many  wondering  own  : 

F'lled  i.^  my  mouth  with  praise  to  thee. 

For  daily  mercies  shown  : 
When  age  at  length  shall  waste  my  strength. 

Oh  !   leave  me  not  alone. 

4  For  they  who  seek  to  shed  my  blood, 
B   [her  are  combined  : 
They  say  that  I  am  left  of  God. 

;  can  no  helper  find  : 
(>h  God  !  be  near,  in  haste  appear. 
And  grant  me  succor  kind. 

5TSoon  shall  my  foes  in  shame  be  clad. 
My  haughty  troublers  cease  ; 

Oh  God  !  I  11  hope  and  always  add. 

My  praise  to  thee  increase  ; 
Thy  faithfulness  can  none  express, 

Thy  righteousness  and  peace. 

0  I  Tl  show  thy  mighty  deeds  of  truth. 
And  mention  none  but  thine  ; 
For  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth. 

Thy  word  and  works  divine  ; 
To  tell  their  sum  to  all  to  come. 
Preserve  this  life  o\'  mine. 

7  Who  has  like  thee  such  great  things  wrought': 
How  righteous  is  thy  reign  ! 
Those  down  to  deep  distresses  brought, 
Thou  wilt  revive  again  : 


1 24  PSALMS. 

Thou  wilt  increase  my  joy  and  peace, 

My  comfort  still  sustain. 

S  Thy  truth  niy  tuneful  lyre  shall  tell. 

In  songs  of"  loud  acclaim  ; 
Thou  Holy  One  of  Israel, 

My  lips  shall  praise  thy  name : 
My  ransomed  soul  thy  help  extol, 

Which  brought  my  foes  to  shame. 

72  C.  M.  D. 

By  Solomon. 

1  (XH  God  !  thy  judgments  give  the  king, 
VJ  His  son  thy  truth  and  might : 

He  shall  thy  poor  to  safety  bring. 
Thy  people  guide  with  right. 

Then  shall  the  mountains  peace  bestow. 
The  hills  with  justice  teem  ; 

He  shall  oppressors  overthrow. 
The  sous  of  need  redeem. 

2  They  shall  thy  name  for  ever  fear. 

While  sun  and  moon  are  known  : 
He  shall  like  fruitful  showers  appear. 

On  meadows  newly  mown. 
Then  shall  the  righteous  sprout  and  grow. 

His  days  shall  peace  attend  : 
From  sea  to  sea  his  rule  >hall  go. 

And  through  the  earth  extend. 

3  To  him  shall  crouch  the  savage  wilds. 

His  foes  in  dust  shall  bend; 

From  Seba,  Tarshish  and  the  Isles, 

The  rulers  otferings  send. 
All  peoples  shall  his  service  own, 

To  him  all  kings  bow  down ; 
For  he  shall  hear  the  needy  groan, 

With  help  the  helpless  crown. 


PSALMS.  125 

i  He  shall  tli.1  poor  from  rage  redeem, 
Relief  to  sufferers  give  ; 

Their  blood  shall  precious  be  to  him. 

And  they  for  him  shall  live  : 
They  shall  the  gold  of  Sheba  pay. 

To  spread  abroad  his  lame : 
They  shall  uot  cease  for  him  to  pray. 

With  blessings  laud  his  name. 

5  On  mountain  tops  the  waving  corn 

As  Lebanon  shall  sound  ; 
Fresh  bloom  the  city  shall  adorn, 

And  like  the  grass  abound. 
His  name  shall  be  for  evermore. 

And  like  the  sun  shall  Maze  : 
All  men  his  blessings  Bhall  adore, 

And  Mess  him  with  their  praise. 

G  Oh!  bless  the  name  of  Israel's  God, 

And  Jacob's  mighty  K 
His  glories  let  all  peoples  laud. 

II is  matchless  wonders  sing. 
To  him  be  endless  honors  done, 

Around  the  earth  and  main ! 
So  ends  the  prayer-  on, 

Amen,  the  long  Amen! 

!  T<  &  6s  D. 

1  pLOTHE  the  king  with  truth,  oh  God! 
\J  His  son  with  righteous:!   -  : 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  abroad. 

Thy  people  will  redtt  38, 
Down  the  mountains  peace  shall  flow, 

The  hills  with  justice  stream: 
He  shall  tyrants  overthrow, 

Tie1  needy  soul  redeem. 

2  While  the  sun  and  moon  remain, 

Thy  name  shall  they  revere  j 


126  PSALMS. 

He  shall  come  like  showers  of  rain, 
The  new  mown  lands  to  cheer. 

In  his  days  shall  peace  abound. 
The  righteous  sprout  and  grow : 

He  shall  rule  the  earth  around. 
Nor  end  his  kingdom  know. 

3  They  shall  crouch  in  savage  wilds, 

His  foes,  in  dust,  shall  lack  ; 
Seba,  Tarshish  and  the  Isles, 

Oblations  shall  send  back. 
Kings  and  nations  everywhere 

Shall  serve  him  and  attend ; 
For  he  will  the  needy  spare. 

And  him  that  has  no  friend. 

4  He  will  give  the  mourner  rest. 

The  poor  from  rage  redeem ; 
He  will  rescue  souls  opprest, 

Their  blood  is  dear  to  him  : 
They  shall  live  and  offerings  pay. 

From  Sheba's  golden  store  ; 
They  shall  bless  him  all  the  day. 

For  his  success  implore. 

5  On  the  mountain  tops  the  corn 

As  Lebanon  shall  bend  ; 
Bloom  the  city  shall  adorn, 

And  like  the  grass  extend. 
Ever  shall  his  name  endure, 

His  glory  like  the  sun ; 
Men  shall  lind  his  blessing  sure, 

And  bless  the  Blessed  One. 

6  Praise  with  songs  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  Israel's  mighty  King  : 

Let  the  earth  his  goodness  laud, 

His  matchless  wonders  sing : 


PSALMS.  12" 

Let  his  glory  far  extend, 
The  world  exalt  his  reign; 

Thus  the  prayers  of  David  end. 
Amen,  the  loud  Amen ! 

73  C.  M.  D. 

A  l'-;ilm.     By  Asaph. 

1  pOI)  is  to  [srael  only  kind, 
VT  T\v  pure  his  merciea  own  : 
Yet  wen-  my  feet  almost  inclined, 

My  >t'.'])-  had  well  nigh  gone : 
For  I  w:  the  vain 

Stretch  wide  their  wicked  hands; 
They  long  in  p  «ce  and  strength  remain. 

In  death  are  free  from  ban 

2  They  a;  with  toils  and  cart--. 

Nor       _        Like  other  men : 
Hence  robes  of  violence  are  theirs, 

And  pride  their  necks  enchain. 
Their  out  with  fatness  still. 

Their  heart  flows  out  with  guile  ; 
Th'.-y  sp  ak  oppressive  words  of  ill, 

And  wickedly  revile. 

3  They  set  their  mouth  in  high  disdain, 

Their  tongue  to  rule  the  earth ; 
Full  cup-  of  woe  my  people  drain, 

While  they  behold  their  mirth. 
And  can  it  be  Jehovah  - 

Does  God  the  Highest  know? 
Lo !  sinners  live  secure  at  ease, 

And  prosper  here  below. 

4:  Then  I  in  vain  clean  hands  display, 
My  heart  with  truth  adorn; 
For  I  am  smitten  all  the  day, 
And  chastened  every  morn. 


. 


128  PSALMS. 

If  I  declare  my  sore  complaints, 
Anil  these  misgivings  speak, 

Then  shall  I  falsely  treat  the  saints, 
And  sin  against  the  meek. 

5  While  pondering  how  to  solve  the  sum, 

My  eyes  were  sorely  pained  ; 
Till  to  the  house  of  God  I  come, 

I  will  observe  their  end. 
Down  swiftly  from  their  slippery  steep, 

They  plunge  no  more  to  rise ; 
Brought  in  a  moment  to  the  deep, 

They  perish  with  surprise. 

G  Gone  like  a  dream  when  one  awakes, 

Their  image  God  will  scorn ; 
How  brutish  were  my  sad  mistakes ! 

My  heart  with  grief  is  torn. 
Still  thou  hast  held  me  by  the  hand, 

Art  with  me  in  my  need ; 
Thy  counsel  shall  my  heart  command, 

My  feet  to  glory  lead. 

7  Whom  have  I  in  the  heavens  but  thee  ? 

On  earth  besides  desire  ? 
God  will  my  strength  and  portion  be. 

When  flesh  and  heart  expire. 
For  all  have  perished  shunning  God, 

And  all  in  future  will ; 
His  near  approach  to  me  is  good, 

To  trust  and  praise  him  still. 

74  C.  P.  M. 

Maschil.     By  Asaph. 

1  "WHY  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  oh  God? 
VV    Why  smokes  the  fury  of  thy  rod 
Against  thy  pastured  fold  ? 


PSALMS.  129 

Think  of  thy  purchase  long  esteemed, 
Thi  .'1. 

Thia  Mount,  thy  rest  of  old. 

2  Lift  up  tb;  Me. 

Thy  courts  have  foea  with  Me 

Perpetual  rains  made : 
Th<  Ivea  to  pl< 

laid. 

hammer  they  employi 

Till  all  th- 
The  buildi 

Tin;-  spurned, 

And  all  thin'-  holy  altar.-  burned, 
thy  nam*.'. 

4  We  have  no  seer  nor  any  sign. 
who  the  future  can  divine, 
Till  when  shall  foes  presume! 
Shall  rebels  still  reviling  stand? 

Draw  from  thy  bosom  thy  right  Land, 
And  all  the  proud  consume. 

Bong,  who  art  of  old. 
Thy  work-  of  might  all  men  behold. 

Thy  strength  lias  burst  the  - 
Thou  hast  the  heads  of  dragons  broke, 
Leviathan  for  food  bast  took 

To  feed  the  savj 

6  Thou  hast  divided  fount  and  fl< 
Streams  hast  thou  turn<  i  and  dried,  oh  0 

The  day  and  night  designed  : 
Thou  hast  prepai  ght  and  sun, 

Taught  every  season  when  to  run, 

The  bounds  of  earth  defined. 

7  Think  how  the  f 

Think  how  their  li}»  i  >ur  God, 

Thy  covenant  regard : 
9 


130  PSALMS. 

Give  not  thy  tender  turtle-dove, 
Give  not  the  poor  who  trust  thy  love, 
To  cruelty  so  hard. 

8  Let  not  th'  oppressed  return  in  shame, 
Let  sufferers  praise  and  bless  thy  name, 

And  recompense  the  proud  ; 
Plead  thine  own  cause  before  our  eyes, 
Hear  how  the  foe  thy  power  defies, 

Their  tumult  grows  more  loud. 

75  C.  P.  M. 

To  the  Oiief  Musician.     Al-tashheth.     A  Psalm  by  Asaph 
A  Song. 

1  "\T7"E  render  thanks  to  thee,  oh  God ! 

VV    Thy  presence  near  and  wonder3  laud, 

For  they  declare  thy  reign  ; 
For  judgment  will  I  set  the  time, 
Though  earth  and  men  are  spent  in  crime, 

The  pillars  I  sustain. 

2  Let  boasters  cease  their  words  of  scorn, 
Let  not  the  proud  lift  up  the  horn, 

And  let  them  end  their  grudge  ; 
Not  from  the  east,  the  west  nor  south, 
"Will  justice  to  the  world  come  forth, 

For  God  himself  is  judge. 

3  He  puts  one  down,  another  up, 
For  in  his  hand  there  is  a  cup, 

The  wine  whereof  is  red  ; 
He  pours  from  thence  the  mixture  forth, 
And  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth 

Shall  on  its  lees  be  fed. 

4  But  I  shall  sing  the  praise  of  God, 
His  help  to  Jacob  ever  laud, 

And  sound  abroad  his  name  ; 


PSALMS.  181 

All  righteous  horns  will  I  i 
All  wi  -  in  proud  r 

Cut  o 

?,;  S.  M.  H. 

Tu  the  Giief  Musician.     On  stringed  instrument 

1  TN  Jndafa  God  is  known. 

JL  II  •  'a  _:        in  Israel  : 

I  em  stands  his  throne. 
Be  will  in  Zion  dwell : 
He  there  alarmed  the  mighty  :• 

.!•  and  Low, 

2  More  excellent  art  tl 

Than  hills 
We  saw  tl  bow, 

tneath  thy  r 
Their  mighty  bands,  crushed  in  a  heap. 
None  found  their  hand-,  they  slept  thei] 

3  Oh  Ood!  thy  just  r 

Brought  horse  and  chariot  down  : 
-hall  not  fear  thy  str< 

Who  stand  before  thy  frown? 
Earth  paused  in  fear  -.rose. 

Hifl  own  to  clear  from  all  their  foes. 

■i  Man'-  wrath  shall  bow  to 

Thou  shalt  the  remnant  gird: 
Pay  vows  with  reverence  a? 

Bring  presents  long  deferred  : 
Fear  him.  ye  king-,  who  holds  your  breath. 
And  princes  brings  to  dust  and  death. 

76  B&  &  lis. 

1  TN  Jnda  Jehovah  is  known, 
J.  His  name  is  in  Israel  great ; 


132 


PSALMS. 


In  Salem  he  set  up  his  throne, 

In  Zion  he  's  dwelling  in  state  : 
And  there  did  he  shatter  the  darts  of  the  bow. 
The  buckler  and  battle,  the  sword  and  the  foe. 

2  More  safety  in  thee  can  be  found. 

Than  in  the  strong  mountains  of  prey ; 
Thy  foes  were  all  swept  to  the  ground. 

The  stout-hearted  melted  away. 
Oh  God !  the  rebuke  of  thy  thundering  breath 
Threw  horses  and  chariots  to  sleep  and  to  death. 

3  Jehovah,  thou  art  to  be  feared, 

For  who  can  thine  anger  withstand? 
Thy  judgments  from  heaven  were  heard. 

Earth  paused  and  was  still  at  thy  hand : 
"When  God  to  do  justice  in  grandeur  arose, 
To  save  all  the  humble  of  earth  from  their  foes. 

4  Man's  wrath  to  thy  praise  shall  redound, 

The  residue  thou  shalt  restrain  ; 
Bring  presents  with  reverence  profound. 

Pay  vows  and  acknowledge  his  reign : 
Who  down  to  destruction  the  potentate  brings 
Who  is  to  be  feared  and  exalted  by  kings. 


77 


C.  M.     6  lines. 


To  the  Chief  Musician  over  the  choir  of  Jcduthun.  By  Asapli 
A  Psalm. 

1  rpO  God  I  raised  my  voice  in  prayer, 
JL   Until  his  car  inclined ; 

My  anxious  soul  was  near  despair, 

And  would  no  comfort  find  ; 
On  him  I  thought,  which  trouble  brought, 

And  overwhelmed  my  mind. 

2  For  God  my  waking  eyes  held  fast, 

My  tongue  from  speaking  stilled  ; 
Then  days  of  old  and  years  long  past, 
My  mind  with  visions  thrilled  ; 


PSALMS.  133 

My  heart  inquiries  filled. 

3  Has  God  hlfl  mercy  all  withdrawn! 

ivor  T  implore  ? 

grace  like  his  enti 
Bis  promise  ei   nil 
Will  wrath  inclose  his  help  from  those 
Who  still  his  name  adore  ? 

4  From  God  my  long  distress  proce< 

I  'm  weak  and  thou  art  kind  : 
My  tongue  shall  celebrate  thy  deeds. 

Tie-  wondei  gned  : 

Thy  works  of  old  will  1  untold. 
Thy  doings  call  to  mind. 
" ■  •    >h  God !  thy  way  by  truth  is  known, 
I  who  can  vie  with  thee? 
Thy  strength  hast  thou  to  Israel  shown. 
Which  all  the  nation-  - 

ph  led  and  Jacob  led. 
d  and  set  them  fir 
!  the  waters  saw  thy  power. 
leep  in  terror  curled  : 
While  rushing  clouds  poured  ont  a  shower, 

Thy  thunders  far  were  hurled : 
Earth  stood  amazed,  thy  lightnings  blazed. 
And  tired  the  trembling  world. 
7   I 

Thy  paths  are  overspread  : 
Thy  led  in  mystery, 

In  depths  thy  :"■  ad  : 

By  Mom-'  and  by  Aaron's  hand. 
Thy  flock  by  thee  were  led. 

78  L.   M.  D. 

Ifaschfl.     By  Asaph. 
1  "|\f  Y  people,  hearken  to  my  law. 

1VL  And  hear  my  words  with  reverend  awe  ; 


134  PSALMS. 

My  mouth  on  parables  shall  dwell, 
And  ancient  riddles  will  I  tell : 
The  things  our  sirea  to  us  have  told. 
We  will  not  from  their  sons  withhold ; 
But  have  succeeding  ages  taught 
The  works  of  wonder  God  has  wrought. 

2  For  he  a  law  in  Jacob  made. 
A  statute  Israel  obeyed. 

Which  children  should  from  fathers  learn. 
And  teach  again  to  theirs  in  turn ; 
That  they  in  God  their  hop-  might  Bet, 
And  ne'er  his  word  and  works  forget  r 
Not  like  their  sires  of  stubborn  mind, 
Whose  spirit  from  their  God  declined. 

3  The  sons  of  Ephraim.  armed  with  bows, 
Turned  back  the  day  when  battle  ros 

They  broke  the  covenant  of  their  God, 
Nor  in  his  holy  statutes  trod: 
They  soon  forgot  his  works  of  might, 
His  wonders  done  before  their  sight : 
The  marvels  to  their  fathers  shown. 
In  Egypt  and  the  field  of  Zoan. 

4  He  piled  the  waters  in  a  heap. 

"While  they  passed  through  the  parted  deep ; 
He  led  them  with  a  cloud  by  day. 
With  fire  by  night  lit  up  their  way : 
He  smote  the  rocks  along  their  road. 
Whence  cooling  streams  like  rivers  f. 
As  from  the  deep  their  drink  supplied, 
Their  burning  thirst  was  satisfied. 

5TfThey  still  rebelled  against  his  hand, 
Provoked  him  in  the  desert  land : 
They  tempted  God  most  High  and  just. 
By  asking  meat  to  sate  their  lust. 


PSALMS.  135 

-  name,  and 

! 

He  smote  the  rock  and  brought  the  tide. 
Can  he  both  meat  and  bread  provid- 

6  The  Lord  was  angry  when  he  heard. 

red; 
I  not  believed. 
• 
Though  he  had  "p^n^  I  i  high  door?. 

And  from  the  clouds  soppli 
Had  rained  them  manna  down  t 

.  corn  of  he  their  meat. 

7  But  though  they  ate  of  angels*  bread, 

foil  by  him  were  fed  : 
rn  wind  to  : 
them  through  the  ski 
When  flesh  like  dust  rained  on  the  ground, 
re  found : 
"  them  what  they  v.  ished  acquire, 
They  .  ir  desire. 

-till  their  ued. 

t  the  meat  they  chewed, 
The  wrat]  em  fell, 

And  slew  the  youth 
Bir  $  their  God  they  grieved. 

ghty  works  believed : 
And  hence  their  days  to  grief  he  doomed. 
Th  th  sorrow  were  consumed. 

9*~What  time  they  fell  beneath  his  rod. 
They  turned  and  early  sou  eh  t  for  God  : 
They  called  their  Rock  and  help  to  mind. 

kind. 
But  still  their  lips  vain  flatl 
A:.        •  a  they  lied: 

Their  hearts  in  him  were  not  cool 
N  r  steadfast  in  his  cove:. 


136 


PSALMS. 


10  They  often  grieved  and  vexed  their  God, 
While  through  the  desert  land  they  trod ; 
But  he.  with  kind  design  to  save. 
Destroyed  them  not.  but  oft  forgave ; 
And  often  turned  his  wrath  away, 
Nor  let  his  anger  gain  the  sway : 
For  he  remembered  they  were  vain, 
Like  wind  that  cometh  not  rtgain. 

ll*[fThey  tempted  God  and  backward  run, 
Set  bounds  to  Israel's  Holy  One ; 
His  mighty  hand  they  did  not  heed, 
Which  had  their  necks  from  bondage  freed ; 
His  awful  signs  in  Egypt  shown. 
His  wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan  : 
Where  he  their  rivers  turned  to  blood, 
So  none  could  drink  the  crimson  flood. 

12  He  divers  swarms  of  flies  employed, 
And  frogs  by  which  they  were  destroyed  ; 
He  gave  to  worms  their  olive  oil, 

To  locusts  all  their  care  and  toil ; 
He  dried  their  sycamores  with  frost, 
Their  vines  by  storms  of  hail  were  lost ; 
He  gave  their  cattle  to  the  blast, 
And  on  their  flocks  hot  thunders  cast. 

13  He  gave  his  wrathful  anger  vent, 
By  evil  angels  trouble  sent ; 

He  gave  their  soul  to  pests  and  death, 
Sent  forth  upon  his  burning  breath. 
He  then  their  first-born  overthrew, 
The  chief  and  strength  of  Ham  he  slew ; 
But  led  his  people  forth  like  sheep, 
His  flock  through  deserts  and  the  deep. 

14  He  set  them  clear  from  all  their  woes, 
But  in  the  sea  o'erwhelmed  their  foes  ; 
He  brought  them  near  the  promised  land, 
This  mountain  purchased  by  his  hand : 


PSALMS.  137 

Ho  east  the  heathen  from  their  tents, 
Pot  Israel's  own  inheritance; 
He  did  the  land  by  lot  divide, 

And  lot  his  people  there  abide. 

l.->€"Th«\v  yet  resist  and  tempt  their  God, 
Nor  in  his  righteous  statutes  trod: 
But  like  their  sires  unfaithful  proi  i  i, 
And  like  a  broken  bow  were  moved. 
They  stirred  his  wrath  on  places  high, 
Their  idols  waked  his  jealous  eye  : 
When  God  observed  their  foul  reward, 
His  people  were  by  him  abhorred. 

li>  He  left  his  rest  in  Shilofa  then. 
His  tent  prepared  to  be  with  men: 
He  let  his  strength  to  exil< 
And  left  his  glory  with  the  foe  : 
He  gave  his  people  to  the  sword. 
His  wrath  upon  his  flock  was  poured  : 
Their  youth  were  burned  and  maids  not  wed, 
No  widows  mourned  when  priests  lay  dead. 

17  But  God  awoke  from  Bleep  at  length. 
And  like  a  giant  flush  in  strength. 
He  smote  his  i'ov>  along  their  rear. 
And  put  them  in  perpetual  fear : 
The  house  of  Ephraim  did  not  choose, 
The  tent  of  Joseph  did  refuse  : 

But  royal  Judah  was  approved, 
The  Mount  of  Ziou  which  he  loved. 

18  His  sanctuary  high  he  made. 

Like  earth's  foundations  firmly  laid ; 
He  chose  his  servant.  David,  bold, 
And  drew  him  from  a  shepherd's  fold: 
He  brought  him  Jacob  to  sustain. 
And  over  his  own  flock  to  reign  : 
Who  Israel  with  uprightness 
With  skillful  hands  to  glory  led. 


138 
79 


PSALMS. 
C.  P.  M. 

A  Psalm.     By  Asaph. 


1  AH  God!  the  heathen  tribes  have  come 
\J  And  wasted  thy  Jerusalem. 

Thy  holy  courts  defiled ; 
Thy  saints  to  feed  the  beasts  are  given, 
Thy  servants  for  the  fowls  of  heaven, 

In  heaps  of  ruin  piled. 

2  Their  blood  has  flowed  a  purple  wave, 
There  's  none  to  bury  in  the  grave, 

And  we  are  put  to  shame ; 
How  long  shall  we  be  thus  abhorred? 
How  long  wilt  thou  be  jealous,  Lord, 

And  let  thine  anger  flame  ? 

3  Pour  out  thy  wrath  on  heathen  lands, 
Who  have  not  known  thy  wise  commando. 

Nor  sought  thy  gracious  aid  ; 
For  they  have  Jacob  overpowered. 
They  have  his  heritage  devoured, 

His  home  in  ruins  laid. 

4  Call  not  our  former  sins  to  mind, 
Let  us  thy  tender  mercies  find, 

For  we  are  brought  full  low  ; 
Purge  out  our  guilt  for  thy  name's  sake, 
For  thy  great  glory  pity  take, 

And  help  on  us  bestow. 

5  Why  should  they  ask,  "  Where  is  their  God?" 
Let  him  be  known  avenging  blood, 

Now  in  thy  people's  sight ; 
Oh !  let  the  prisoner's  sigh  ascend, 
Those  doomed  to  die  do  thou  defend 

With  thine  own  arm  of  might. 

6  Give  to  thy  foes  seven-fold  reward. 
Who  have  reproached  thy  name,  oh  Lord ! 

And  still  contemn  thy  ways ; 


psalms.  tSg 

shall  thy  goodness  be  extolled, 
And  we,  thy  Hock  and  pastured  fold, 
Will  give  thee  endless  praise. 

80  C.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  liosician.  As  to  lilies.    ATe.stimonv.  Bv  A 
A  Psalm. 

1   n  REAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel,  hear, 
VT  Who  Joseph  safely  led  : 

Bright  from  the  cherubim  appear. 

Thy  radiance  on  as  shed. 
Give  Ephraim  strength,  Manasseh  might. 

And  aid  to  Benjamin  : 

Oh  !  bring  us  back  and  show  us  light. 
That  we  salvation  win. 

1  Oh  God  of  hosts  !  how  long  wilt  thou 

Be  angry  at  our  prayers '.' 
Our  bread  is  mixed  with  weeping  now. 

Our  drink  made  up  of  tears. 
We  are  a  strife  to  neighbors  made, 

mock  us  with  disdain  ; 
Oh!  bring  us  back  and  light  the  shade. 

That  we  salvation  gain. 

2  From  Egypt  thou  a  vine  in  bloom 

Transplanted  with  thy  hand ; 

-  out  to  give  it  room. 
Its  roots  have  filled  the  land. 

.  hills  were  covered  by  its  ^hade, 
Th  ..■  trees : 

•  to  the  rivers  spread, 
the  seas. 

4   W:iy  ha-t  thou  torn  away  its  h< 
pluck  itsfrui 

Wild  beasts  feed  on  its  foliage, 
Wild  boars  consume  its  roots. 


, 


140  PSALMS. 

Oh  God!  revisit  this  dry  land, 
From  heaven  behold  this  vine  ; 

One  set  and  nurtured  by  thy  hand, 
And  rendered  doubly  thine. 

5  They  perish  at  thy  dread  rebuke, 

And  burn  beneath  thy  frown  ; 
Oh !  to  that  man  and  champion  look, 

On  thy  right  hand  set  down. 
When  quickened  we  will  not  decline. 

Thy  favor  shall  be  craved  ; 
Turn  us  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine, 

And  then  we  shall  be  saved. 

80  8s  D. 

1  p  REAT  Shepherd  of  Israel,  give  ear, 
vT  Thou  leader  for  Joseph  of  old  : 
Shine  forth  on  the  cherubim  clear, 

That  we  may  thy  glory  behold. 
Manasseh  and  Ephraim  sustain, 

Give  Benjamin  strength  he  has  craved  : 
Oh !  turn  and  restore  us  again, 

Shine  on  us  and  Ave  shall  be  saved. 

2  Oh  Lord!  shall  it  ever  be  said 

To  prayer  thou  hast  shut  up  thine  ears? 
With  grief  thou  hast  mingled  our  bread, 

We  drink  in  full  measure  our  tears. 
Our  foes  are  insulting  and  proud, 

Our  neighbors  contentious  and  vain  ; 
Restore  us  and  break  the  dark  cloud, 

Salvation  we  then  shall  obtain. 

3  From  Egypt  a  vine  thou  hast  brought, 

Turned  nations  from  where  it  should  stand  ; 
Hast  planted  and  room  for  it  wrought, 

Its  roots  have  run  through  the  whole  land. 
She  grew  over  tall  cedar  trees, 

Her  shadow  on  mountain  tops  laid  j 


PSALMS  141 

Her  branches  went  out  to  the  Beas, 
Her  boughs  to  the  rivers  were  spread. 

4  Why  bust  thou  her  hedges  broke  down. 

That  Btrangers  are  plucking  her  fruits; 
Wild  b<  asts  are  destroying  her  crown. 

Wild  loar-  are  devouring  her  roots. 
Return  and  iv\  isit  this  laud. 

Look  down  on  this  vine  from  thy  throne  : 
On-'  planted  and  reared  by  thy  hand. 

strengthened  and  called  for  thine  own 

5  B  ihold  how  it  burns  in  thy  Bight, 

down  by  the  Btroke  of  thy  rod; 
the  man  at  thy  right, 
Exalted  and  mighty  in  God. 
When  quickened  we  firm  -hall  remain, 

Thy  favor  shall  only  he  craved  ; 
Oh!  turn  and  restore  us  again, 
Shine  on  lis  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

81  L.  M.  T. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     On  the  Gittith.      By  Asaph. 

1  rjlO  God,  our  strength,  exult  and  sing. 
JL    And  shout  aloud  to  Jacob's  King; 
The  lute  and  harp  and  timbrel  chime, 
And  chant  a  Psalm  in  notes  sublime; 
And  let  the  trumpets'  lofty  lay 
Announce  afar  our  festal  day; 

A  law  the  God  of  Jacob  m 
A  statute  Israel  obeyed  : 
To  Joseph  for  a  witness  -rut. 
When  lie  from  heathen  Egypt  went ; 
And  where  I  heard,  in  that  strange  land. 
A  speech  I  could  not  understand. 

2  "I  loosed  his  hands  with  baskets  prest, 
And  gave  his  burdened  shoulder  rest; 
I  answered  from  the  thunder-cloud. 
At  Meribah  his  spirit  bowed. 


142 


PSALMS. 


Oh !  let  ray  people  lend  an  ear, 
Let  Israel  my  judgment  hear ; 
No  idol  god  shall  rest  with  thee, 
And  thou  shalt  worship  only  me ; 
I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  indeed, 
I  have  your  necks  from  bondage  freed ; 
Your  mouth  to  me  but  open  wide, 
Your  wants  shall  all  be  satisfied. 


3  ••  But  Jacob  would  not  hear  my  voice, 
And  I  was  none  of  Israel's  choice ; 
I  gave  them  to  their  lusts  a  prey, 
And  let  them  walk  their  chosen  way : 
Oh !  that  my  people  had  but  heard. 
That  Israel  had  obeyed  my  word  $ 
I  should  have  soon  subdued  their  foes, 
With  mine  own  hand  have  healed  their  woes ; 
My  havers  I  should  have  secured, 
While  they  should  always  have  endured ; 
With  finest  wheat  have  made  their  bread, 
And  from  the  rock  with  honey  fed." 

81  C.  M.  T. 

1  T  IFT  up  the  shout  to  God  our  King, 
JJ  The  strength  of  Jacob  praise  ; 
With  lute  and  harp  and  timbrel  sing, 

In  sweet  melodious  lays  ; 
And  with  the  trump  announce  aloud 

Our  solemn  festal  day  ; 
Such  was  the  law  of  Jacob's  God, 

That  Israel  did  obey ; 
Ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  sign 

On  leaving  Egypt's  land  ; 
Whose  language  I  could  not  define, 

Nor  symbols  understand. 

2  "  His  hands  from  baskets  I  set  free, 

His  shoulder  from  the  load ; 


PSALMS.  143 

At  Meribah  I  tested  thee, 

And  answered  from  the  cloud; 
Oh  brae! !  need  my  protest  now, 

And  lei  my  people  hear ; 
Thou  shall  not  to  an  idol  how. 

Nor  heathen  god  revere  : 
I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  alone. 

Who  thee  from  bondage  freed  : 
With  opeo  month  your  wants  make  known. 

And  I  '11  supply  yonr  need. 

3  ••  Bnt  Israel's  sons  would  not  obey, 

My  people  wonld  not  hear: 
■  them  to  their  lusts  a  prey, 

To  their  own  mad  career: 
Oh!  that  they  had  obeyed  my  laws. 

Their  feet  my  way  pursued  : 
I  should  aed  their  cause, 

And  all  thei 
They  should  a  lasting  peace  have  had. 

I  should  my  foes  have  stilled  : 
"With  finest  wheat  have  made  their  bread. 

Their  mouth  with  honey  filled." 

82  C.  ML 

A  Psalm.     By  Aa»]  b. 

1  ri  01)  stands  gislators  meet, 
VT  And  judge  and  jury  vie 

Th»*n  how  can  they  indulge  deceit. 
And  wick 

2  Judge  well  the  weak  and  fatherless, 

Do  justice  to  the  poor  : 
Rid  those  whom  tyrant  hands  oppress, 
The  needy  Bet  secure. 

3  They  will  not  know  nor  understand. 

The  way  is  dark  they  take  : 
While  ti  the  earth  command, 

Its  very  pillar-  .-hake. 


144 


TSALMS. 


4  Though  high  in  station,  power  and  birth, 
They  must  to  death  resign  ; 
Oh  God !  arise,  and  judge  the  earth, 
For  all  the  world  is  thine. 


82 


L.  M. 


1  r\  OD  stands  where  princely  rulers  meet, 
IX  Among  the  judges  takes  his  seat ; 
How  long  Avill  they  give  wrong  awards, 
Excusing  wickedness  and  frauds  ? 

2  Go.  judge  the  weak  and  fatherless, 
And  give  the  sufferer  quick  redress ; 
From  wicked  hands  the  poor  discharge, 
And  set  the  injured  one  at  large. 

3  They  will  not  understand  or  know, 
The  way  is  dark  their  footsteps  go ; 
While  they  as  gods  are  in  command, 
The  pillars  tremble  through  the  land. 

4  They  reign  as  gods  for  God  Most  High, 
Yet  they  like  other  men  shall  die  ; 
Rise  up  and  judge  the  earth,  oh  God ! 
For  all  are  thine  the  world  abroad. 

83  C.  M.  D. 

A  Song.    A  Psalm.     By  Asaph. 

1  IVTO  more  thy  cheering  voice  restrain, 
IN    Nor  hold  thy  peace,  oh  God  ! 
Thy  haters  lift  the  head  to  reign, 

Thy  foes  exult  aloud. 
With  crafty  counsel  they  intrigue 

Thy  hidden  ones  to  quell ; 
And  ratify  an  impious  league 

To  blot  out  Israel. 

2  With  hearty  zeal  their  scheme  is  tried, 

With  Edom,  Ishmael  stands ; 
With  Moab,  Hagar  is  allied, 
With  Gebal,  Ammon  bands : 


PSALMS.  145 

With  re  found, 

Philistia  joins  the  plot : 
With  all  are  Tyre  and  Asher  bound. 

To  li  ilp  the  sons  of  Lot. 

3  Lik<-  Midean  and  Jabin  quell, 

Lik-1  Sisera,  confound : 
Who  Lb  the  vale  of  Kishon  fell. 

rdure  on  the  ground : 
Their  noble  ones,  like  Zeeb  make. 

Their  chiefs  lik"  Oreb  -lay  ; 
Like  Zebah  and  Zalmunnah  take, 

And  till  them  with  dismay. 

4  Who  Leagued  to  take  and  ever  own 

The  pasture-grounds  of  God  : 
Let  them  like  whirling  chaff  be  blown. 

And  scattered  far  abroad  : 
As  fires  set  mountains  in  a  blaze, 

And  flames  lay  forests  bare. 
So  let  thy  storms  their  heart-  amaze, 

Thy  dreadful  1  ire. 

6  Let  sore  contempt  their  boastings  hush. 
And  men  will  seek  thy  name  : 
They  shall  in  lasting  terror  blush, 
And  perish  in  their  shame: 

And  all  shall  know  that  thou  alone. 

Jehovah,  art  Most  High; 
That  thou  hast  set  thj  righteous  throne 
ve  the  earth  and  sky. 

8i  L.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     On  the  Gittith.     For  the  Sons  of 
Korah. 

1  TTOW  lovely  is  thy  blest  abode, 
JTjL  Oh  thou,  the  ever  living  God  ! 
I  long  and  faint  thy  courts  to  see. 
My  flesh  and  heart  cry  out  for  thee. 
10 


146  PSALMS. 

The  swallow  there  has  found  a  home, 
Where  she  to  lay  her  young  may  come ; 
And  there  the  sparrow  rests  her  wing, 
Oh  Lord  of  hosts,  my  God,  my  King ! 

2  How  blest  who  there  may  spend  their  day.% 
And  still  renew  glad  songs  of  praise ; 
How  blest  whose  strength  and  hope  thou  art, 
Who  have  highways  within  their  heart : 
While  through  the  vale  of  tears  they  go, 
They  make  fresh  springs  of  water  flow ; 
With  growing  strength  their  path  is  trod 
To  Zion's  hill  and  Zion's  God. 

3  Oh  God  of  Jacob  !  bow  thine  ear ; 
Oh  God  !  our  Shield,  in  mercy  hear ; 
Thine  own  Anointed  now  behold  ; 
Give  me  a  place  within  thy  fold : 
For  one  sweet  day  in  thine  abode 
Exceeds  a  thousand  spent  abroad ; 

I  ?d  rather  at  the  door  look  in, 
Than  dwell  among  the  tents  of  sin. 

4  For  God,  our  Sun  and  constant  Shield, 
Will  grace  bestow  and  glory  yield ; 
No  good  will  he  withhold  from  them 
Who  walk  upright  and  honor  him. 

Oh  !  happy  man,  forever  blest, 
Whose  hope  alone  on  thee  shall  rest ; 
He  will  thy  name  and  goodness  laud, 
Oh  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  my  God ! 

84  C.  M.  D. 

]    TTOW  dear  thy  dwellings  are  to  me. 

II  Oh  thou,  the  living  God ! 

My  flesh  and  heart  cry  out  for  thee, 

I  long  for  thine  abode. 
The  swallow  broods  her  young  at  home, 

The  sparrow  rests  her  wing ; 


PSALMS.  147 

And  even  to  thine  altars  come, 

Oh  Lord  of  hosts,  my  K; 

2  How  bl  re  with  thee  remain. 

And  still  renew  thy  pi 
How  blest  who  strength  from  thee  obtain, 

Wl  ire  clear  hi  e 

They  make  the  thirsty  land  a  well, 

While  Baca's  vale  is  trod  : 
They  go  from  strength  to  strength  and  dwell 

In  ZioD  with  tl 

3  Oh  God  of  Jacob!  rich  in  g\\ 

Our  Shield  and  Helper  hear  : 
Look  on  thine  own  Anoint  ed's  face, 

Bow  down  a  gracious  ear : 
For  better  than  a  thousand  days 

ie  thy  courts  within: 
I  \1  rather  through  her  portals  gaze. 

Than  dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

4  For  God.  our  Sun  and  heavenly  Shield. 

Will  _  glory  give! 

by  him  shall  be  withheld. 
>m  those  who  rightly  live. 
Ill-  peace  and  joy  and  strength  shall  bo 

Perpetual  in  their  growth  : 
Wh  -nlv  placed  in  thee, 

Oh  God  of  Sabaoth ! 

84  H.  It 


'H 


OW  comely  are  thy  tents, 
Oh  thou,  the  living  God! 
Fur  tl.  it  faints. 

I  long  for  thine  abode  : 
Yes,  swallows  bring 

And  rear  their  young, 

Thy  courts  among, 
My  God.  my  King! 


US  PSALMS. 

2  Blest  men  who  there  remain, 

And  still  renew  thy  praise  ; 
Blest  men  thon  wilt  sustain. 

Whose  hearts  an-  clear  highways: 
They  make  a  rill 

Through  Baca  flow. 

While  on  they  go 
To  Zion's  hill. 

3  Our  Shield  and  Jacob's  God, 

See  thine  Anointed's  face  ; 
One  day  in  thine  abode, 

A  thousand  will  replace  5 
Let  me  look  in 

But  through  the  door, 

I  '11  love  it  more 
Than  tents  of  sin. 

4  For  God.  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give ; 
Xo  good  shall  bo  withheld. 

From  those  who  rightly  live  : 
How  blest  is  he. 

Oh  God.  most  high, 

Whose  hopes  rely 
Alone  on  thee. 


S4  7^  i  6s  D. 

1  TJOW  beautiful  thv  dwelling. 
II  Oh  thou,  the  living  God! 
My  flesh  and  spirit  failing, 

Cry  out  for  thine  abode  : 
Herself  the  sparrow  shell 

The  swallow  broods  at  home  : 
Yes.  even  to  thine  altars. 

My  King,  my  God!  they  come. 

2  How  blest  who  there  may  lengthen 

A  life  of  holy  }■: 


PSALMS.  149 

How  blest  whom  thou  wilt  strengthen, 
Whose  hearts  are  clear  highways  : 

While  passing  Baca's  valley, 
They  make  the  land  to  flow; 

With  strength  on  strength  they  rally. 
To  God  in  Zion  go. 

o  Oh  God!  our  Shield,  Defender, 
Who  Jacob  ne'er  forsook  : 
down  and  answers  render, 

On  thine  Anointed  look  : 
Than  thousand  days  goes  farther 

( me  spent  thy  courts  within  ; 
I  \1  choose  the  threshold  rather 

Than  dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

!   <  Mir  Sun  and  Shield.  Jehovah, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give  : 

No  good  withholds  moreover, 

>m  those  who  rightly  live  ; 
His  bliss  shall  fail  him  never. 

Whose  heart  sincerely  boasts, 
His  trust  in  thee  forever, 
Jehovah,  God  of  ho- 

85  12s  &  lis. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     To  the  Sons  of  Korah.     A  Psalm. 

1  TEHOVAH  !  thy  favor  shone  forth  in  its  beauty, 
i)    When  Jacob  was  from  his  captivity  freed  ; 
Thy  hand  covered  up  his  remissness  in  duty. 

Thy  mercy  forgave  him  his  every  misdeed: 
Thy  wrath  and  thine  anger  were  r>  r  away  turned. 
Thyself  from  the  fury  that  hotly  had  burned. 

2  So  turn  and  reclaim  us.  oh  God  of  salvation! 

And  cause  thy  fierce  anger  and  fury  to 
Shall  thy  hot  displeasure  and  dread  indignation. 
For  ever  and  ever  against  us  increase? 


150 


PSALMS. 


Wilt  thou  not  return  and  revive  us  again. 
That  we  thine  own  people  rejoice  in  thy  reign? 

3  Come,  let  us  attend  to  the  words  of  Jehovah, 

Whose  favor,  salvation  and  help  we  implore  ; 
His  saints  shall  have  peace  when  from  sin  they 
recover, 

Provided  they  turn  unto  folly  no  more. 
His  people  who  fear  him  have  help  nigh  at  hand, 
That  glory  and  honor  may  dwell  in  the  land. 

4  Now  mercy  and  truth  are  together  united, 

And  justice  and  peace  are  embracing  in  love  ; 
While    truth  springing   up    from   the   earth  is 
delighted, 
And  righteousness  looks  with  a  smile  from 
above. 
Our  land  an  abundance  of  increase  shall  yield, 
His  truth  go  before  him,  our  leader  and  shield. 

85  CM.  H. 

1  T\7"HEN  Jacob  out  of  exile  came, 

\  V     Thy  favor  knew  no  bound  ; 
Thy  pity  covered  all  his  shame, 

His  sins  a  pardon  found : 
Thy  kind  compassion  stayed  the  rod, 
Thy  wrath  was  turned  to  love,  oh  God ! 

2  So  turn  to  us  and  us  return, 

And  let  thine  anger  cease  ; 
Shall  thy  fierce  wrath  for  ever  burn? 

Shall  we  no  more  have  peace? 
Oh!  come,  revive  us  yet  again, 
That  we  may  glory  in  thy  reign. 

3  Come  let  us  hear  what  God  will  speak, 

Whose  mercy  we  implore  ; 
His  peace  and  love  shall  crown  the  meek, 

But  let  them  sin  no  more : 
His  fearers  only  help  command, 
That  glory  may  adorn  the  land. 


1SALMS.  151 

Now  truth  and  mercy  can  unite, 

And  peace  with  righteous! 

ifresh  with  fruits  of  right, 

Prom  heaveo  looks  faithful 
our  land  shall  Btores  of  good  bestow, 
Bis  si  pa  shall  truth  before  him  show. 

86  7^  &  6s  D. 

A  Prayer.     By  David. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  poor  and  needy, 
1 J  Unto  my  prayer  incline  ; 

i  >h  !  grant  me  succor  speedy, 

ml  that  's  thine. 
Bear  thou  my  daily  crying, 

[n  mercy  let  me  live  ; 
On  thee  am  I  relj 

illing  to  forgive. 

2  Lord,  hear  my  supplication, 

it  thy  feet  I  fall  ; 
Thou  only  hast  salvation, 

K«>r  this,  on  thee  I  call : 
jods  are  like  Jehovah, 
Nor  any  works  like  thine. 

All  men  the  wide  world  over 
Shall  own  thy  power  divine. 

3  The  wonders  thou  art  doing, 

A  living  (rod  proclaim  : 
Thy  way  keep  me  pursuing, 

My  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

I  11  honor,  thank  and  laud  thee. 

Thy  mercy  ever  tell  : 
Thy  love  was  great  toward  me. 

That  freed  my  soul  from  hell. 

4  On  me  the  proud  would  trample. 

Who  never  fear  thy  rod  ; 
Thy  truthful  care  is  ample, 
Long-suffering  is  God. 


i 


152  PSALMS. 

Oh  !  come  and  give  a  token, 
Thy  handmaid's  son  to  save  ; 

Foes  shamed  shall  hear  it  spoken, 
The  Lord  deliverance  gave. 

88  8s  &  7s  D. 

1  T)OVT  down  thine  ear,  oh  Lord  !  and  hear, 
AJ  For  I  am  poor  and  needy  ; 

My  soul  is  thine,  and  thou  art  mine, 

Oh  !  give  me  succor  speedy. 
Rejoice  my  soul, for  thy  control, 

I  daily  have  relied  on  • 
So  good  to  all  who  on^thee  call, 

And  ever  free  to  pardon. 

2  Hear  thou  my  prayer,  relieve  my  care, 

And  grant  my  supplication  ; 
In  trouble's  day  to  thee  I  '11  pray, 

For  thou  wilt  send  salvation. 
No  gods  that  be,  are  like  to  thee, 

No  works  like  thine,  Jehovah  ; 
All  men  shall  raise  to  thee  their  praise, 

All  things  creation  over. 

3  For  thou  alone  hast  wonders  shown, 

A  God  supreme  declaring ; 
Guide  me  thy  way,  1 '11  truth  obey, 

Thy  grace  my  heart  preparing. 
Thy  name,  my  God,  with  thanks  I  '11  laud, 

i  '11  honor  thee  forever  ; 
From  death  indeed,  my  soul  was  freed, 

By  thine  abounding  favor. 

i  Who  fear  not  God,  who  thirst  for  blood. 

My  life  in  dust  would  trample ; 
Still  thou  art  kind,  of  gracious  mind, 

Thy  truth  and  mercy  ample. 
Oh  !  turn  and  save,  thy  strength  I  crave, 

Thy  handmaid's  son  deliver  ; 


LMS. 

Thoa 

?  M 

off  Korah.     A 
I  ' 

\T  Bis  r  »lm  t] 

Th-    E 

$  things  in  I  >ld, 

Thy  ' 

I  Babylon 

and  from  Tyre. 
And 
All  " 
In  th 

is  man  and  that  shall  Zion  hear. 
Was  now  is  r  mount : 

In  ant. 

Who  sing  and  pipe  shall  raise 
••  In  ill  my  springs." 

8  7^   &   6fl   D. 

i 

By  Heman  the  Efcrafc 

1  All  God  of  my  salvati 
U  I  Ve  daily  ci 

my  Bnpplk 

Incline  thine  ear  to  me. 
For  ills  my 
My  life  draws  ::•  ar  tl 


154  PSALMS. 

I  'm  reckoned  with  the  dying. 
No  strength  of  man  I  have. 

2  As  with  the  dead  I  slumber, 

The  slain  in  death's  cold  shade  ; 
Whom  thou  dost  not  remember, 

In  deeps  and  darkness  laid. 
With  anger  thou  dost  grieve  me, 

And  press  me  with  thy  waves  ; 
Dost  cause  my  friends  to  leave  me, 

Shut  up  in  dismal  caves. 

3  I  mourn  in  my  affliction, 

With  lifted  hands  and  eyes ; 
Wilt  thou  give  death  restriction, 

Bid  praise  from  specters  rise  ? 
Oh  !  shall  the  grave  thy  favor, 

The  dark  thy  wonders  know  ? 
Destruction  speak  a  Saviour, 

Where  men  forget  below? 

4  My  morning  prayer  shall  greet  thee. 

As  I  have  daily  cried  ; 
Oh  !  why  dost  thou  not  meet  me, 

Wilt  thou  thy  presence  hide  ? 
From  youth  I  Ve  been  in.  sorrow 

And  ready  to  depart ; 
My  soul  thy  terrors  harrow, 

Distract  my  troubled  heart. 

5  Thy  pressing  wrath  annoyed  me, 

Deep  billows  on  me  lay  ; 
Thy  terrors  have  destroyed  me, 

Like  waves  through  all  the  day. 
My  soul  deep  waters  cover, 

My  heart  is  sore  dismayed ; 
For  thou  hast  friend  and  lover, 

Afar  in  darkness  laid. 


PSA] 
89  A.  D. 

I5y  Ethan  the  ICzrahite. 

1  "\J"V  Bong  ahalJ 

JH.   .  a    Ms  truth  make  known  : 

His 

lis  throne. 
My  .  I  avid,  I  hu  . 

whom  in  covenant 
Thy  Beed  with  honors  -hall  be  crow;. 
And  wield 

2  n  thy  wonders  shall  record. 

•  truth  decla 
For  who  on  high  is  like  the  Lord. 
What  angel  can  with  him  com].-.: 
seraphs  fear  afar. 

who  round  him  I 

Who  La  so  great  and  true  as  thou? 

3  T:  -  a  thou  dost  restrain, 

The  rising  billows  \].  dm  : 

Hli- 

An  I  a  ith  thy  strong  arm. 

The  world's  foundations  thou  I 

The  heavens  aloft  in  -  _  : 

The  north  and  south  thy  hands  have  made, 

By  Taboi  mg. 

1  Almighty  p 

igh  thou  dost  tLy  dwelling  place  : 
throne  in  truth  and  ji  bands, 

And 
II  •-.  blest  wh  .    -'-und. 

And  walk  beneath  thy  Bmil 

Thy  right  i  ound, 

Thy  name  their  glory  all  tile  day. 

5TOur  God  his  favors  will  disp 

Our  horn  of  strength  to  glory  bring ; 


156  PSALMS. 

Jehovah  is  our  sure  defense. 

And  Israel's  Holy  One.  our  King. 
For  in  a  vision  thou  hast  said. 

Thy  holy  prophet  heard  it  then : 
••  Help  on  the  mighty  I  have  laid, 

One  chosen  from  the  sons  of  men. 

6  ••  On  David  I  have  fixed  my  sight, 

And  be  mine  own  Anointed  is ; 
My  holy  arm  shall  give  him  might. 

My  hand  shall  ever  be  with  his. 
I  '11  smite  his  foes  before  his  face. 

And  plague  the  wicked  who  revolt ; 
My  righteousness  with  him  I  place, 

My  name  his  kingdom  shall  exalt. 

7  "  His  hand  shall  stretch  across  the  sea, 

His  right  hand  far  beyond  the  flood; 
MyFather,  be  shall  say  to  me. 

My  Rock,  my  Saviour  and  my  God. 
My  first-born  shall  be  higher,  too, 

Than  kings  that  earthly  thrones  command  : 
My  mercy  will  I  keep  in  view. 

My  covenant  with  him  shall  stand. 

8  ••  His  seed  forever  shall  remain, 

Hia  throne  to  an  eternal  day : 
But  should  his  sons  my  laws  disdain. 

My  just  commandments  disobey  ; 
I  then  in  hand  my  rod  will  take. 

Their  backs  shall  feel  the  heavy  stroke  : 
Yet  wholly  I  will  not  forsake. 

Xor  change  the  thing  my  lips  have  spoke. 

9^f,;  To  David  by  myself  I  swore. 

My  word  is  sure.  I  will  not  lie  ; 
His  seed  shall  reign  for  evermore. 

While  sun  and  moon  shall  course  the  sky  :  h 
And  yet  thine  anger  has  destroyed, 

And  cast  thine  own  Anointed  down ; 


PSALMS.  IM 

Bia  r.  m •  uant  hast  thou  made  v< 
And  id  the  dust  profaned  his  crown. 

10  1 1  pn  away. 

Bia  stronges  have  come  to  naught; 

?p  >ilers  on  him  | 

•light. 
Hia  sword  in  battle  la  repelled, 

For  thou  dost  not  help  him  to  stand; 
Hi<  foes  in  triumph  arc  a] 

And1  it 8        -  I  their  right  hand 

11  11  his  glory  thus  cast  down, 

A  i d  <lays  cut  short  are  now  his  shame; 

g,  Jehovah,  wilt  thou  frown 
And  let  thy  burning  anger  flame? 
Oh!  think  how  soon  a  mortal  di  s, 

.  is  man  with  such  a  doom; 
For  who  to  death  cai    - 

the  tomb? 

12  Where  arc  thy  former  mercies.  Lord. 

In  other  days  to  David  sw 
Think  how  thy  servants  are  abh* 

shame  that  's  in  my  bosom  borne  : 
rewith  thy  foes  have  Blander? 
And  thine  Anointed  still  disdain: 
Jehovah  be  with  songs  ado 

Aud  ever  blest — Amen.  Amen! 

90  C.  M.  D. 

-•?.  the  Man  of 

1  T  ORD,  thou  art  our  secure  a' 
Jj  In  every  age  the  same: 
Thou  ever  wast  the  living  God. 

Ere  earth  to  being  came. 
While  in  thine  ey   3     ~       -    rlay. 

A  thousand  years  have  been  : 
Man  thou  dosl  crush  to  dust 

••  Return,  ye  sons  of  men." 


153  PSALMS. 

2  They    are  as  sleep  and  off  are  borne. 

On  time's  resistless  tide  ; 
They  are  like  grass  in  bloom  at  morn, 

Cut  down  at  eve  and  dried. 
For  in  thine  anger  we  decay, 

Thy  wrath  our  spirit  chills ; 
Thou  hast  our  sins  in  full  survey, 

With  all  our  secret  ills. 

3  Our  days  are  spent  with  woes  and  fears, 

And  vanish  like  a  thought ;■ 
Our  age  is  set  to  seventy  years, 

At  eighty  comes  to  naught. 
"Who  knows  thine  anger  in  its  might? 

Thy  fear  its  dread  imparts ; 
Teach  us  to  keep  our  end  in  sight, 

To  wisdom  give  our  hearts. 

4  Oh  Lord !  return  and  plead  our  case, 

Cut  short  thy  long  delays  ; 
Grant  us  full  stores  of  early  grace 

To  gladden  all  our  days. 
Give  joy  divine  for  years  of  woe, 

Grant  us  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Thy  work  to  coming  ages  show, 

And  well  establish  ours. 

90  8s  &  Ts  D. 

1  T71TERX  AL  God,  our  safe  abode, 
_1J  In  every  generation  ; 

Thy  throne  was  bright,  long  ere  the  light 

Shone  over  thy  creation. 
A  thousand  years,  a  watch  appears, 

In  thy  divine  construction  ; 
But  sinful  man.  in  thy  vast  plan, 

Thou  turnest  to  destruction. 

2  Our  life  's  a  dream,  our  time  ?s  a  stream, 

In  dust  we  soon  are  gathered ; 


PSALMS.  159 

We  bloom  anon,  like  grass  at  dawn, 

down  at  eve  and  withered. 
Thy  wrath  we  fear,  are  troubled  here, 

And  dread  thy  just  difi 
Who  Beans  by  truth  our  sin-  of  youth. 

Whose  eyes  our  follies  measure. 

3  T:  men,  three-score  and  ten, 

•  ended ; 
How  bood  we  di(  '.  how  quick  they  fly! 

If  to  ided. 

Who  knows  aright  th  'a  might? 

Thy  :  'ng : 

Tea-  ways 

Our  heaii  turning. 

L  B  :::  ..  i  ;.  Lord!  thy  help  affi 
Have  pity  on  our  Bads 
Let  i 

And  fill  our  days  with 

sure  relief, 
ity; 
In  glory  shine,  by  works  divine, 
Establish  ours  in  duty. 

90  L.   M.  I). 

1  AH  God!  our  sure  unfailing  home, 
U  In  ages  past  and  years  to  coin-  : 
Ere  earth  or  heaven  to  being  came, 
Thou  ever  wast  and  art  the  same. 
For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  year.-. 
Just  as  a  watch  of  night  appea 

And  thou  hast  man  to  dust  consigned, 
••  Return,  ye  children  of  mankind." 

2  Our  life  is  like  a  transient  dream  : 
Our  time  ira : 
We  spring  like  morning  flowers  anon, 
Cut  down  before  the  day  is  gone. 


160  PSALMS. 

Thine  anger  blights  onr  rising  joys, 
Thy  wrath  our  inward  peace  destroys ; 
Our  follies  thou  hast  brought  to  light, 
Our  secret  sins  before  thy  sight. 

3  For  we  in  thy  displeasure  end, 

And  like  a  thought  our  days  we  spend ; 
How  short  our  term  of  seventy  years, 
And  eighty  haste  away  with  tears. 
What  mortal  knows  thine  anger's  might  ! 
Thy  fear  and  wrath  are  infinite ; 
Teach  us  to  count  our  fleeting  days, 
That  we  may  walk  in  wisdom's  ways. 

4  Oh  Lord !  return  and  show  thy  face, 
And  grant  supplies  of  early  grace  ; 
Let  gladness  all  our  life  employ, 
Turn  trials  past  to  crowns  of  joy. 

With  quickening  grace  thy  servants  cheer 
In  glory  to  their  sons  appear ; 
With  beauty  gild  the  passing  hours, 
And  through  thy  work  establish  ours. 

91  lis  &  8s  D. 

1  TTE  that  dwells  in  the  covert  of  God  the  Most 
11        High, 

Safely  under  his  shadow  abides ; 
He  's  my  refuge  and  fortress,  on  him  I  rely. 

He  's  my  God,  and  my  Saviour  besides : 
He  shall  safely  protect  thee  from  pestilent  springs, 

From  the  fowler  and  snare  in  the  field ; 
He  shall  fold  thee  to  rest  underneath  his  soft 
wings. 

Make  his  truth  thy  strong  buckler  and  shield. 

2  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  of  the  terror  by  night, 

Nor  the  swift-winged  arrow  by  day  ; 
Nor  the   pestilence  walking   in  darkness  with 
might, 
Nor  the  plague  which  at  noon  wastes  away : 


PSALMS.  161 

On  thy  right  shall  ten  thou>aud  be  swept  at  his 
word, 

While  besi  thousand  shall  fall : 

Thou  shait  only  behold  the  proud  sinners' reward, 

But  the  ill  snail  not  reach  thee  at  all. 

tovah,  my  refuge,  is  made  thine  abode. 
Sine  Jehovah,  Mosl  High,  is  thy  home. 
There  shall  nothing  of  evil  around  thee  corrode, 

Not  a  plague  to  thy  dwelling  shall  come. 
He  shall  gi  lis  angelic  bands, 

Who  are  daily  attending  his  throne; 
y  -hull  h».-ar  thee  up  safely  in  their  ready 
hands, 
thy  foot  should  be  dashed  on  a  stone. 

■i  Tin  >u  -halt  lion  and  adder  and  dragon  tread  down, 
:  Bhalt  make  the  young  lion  comply : 
••  For  his  true  love  to  me  1  will  rescue  and  crown. 

For  regarding  my  name  Bet  him  high, 
lb.-  -hall  call  upon  me.  and  1 11  answer  his  cry, 

I  will  save  him  with  honor  from  woe : 
An  abundance  of  days  shall  his  soul  satisfy. 
My  -alvation  to  him  will  I  show." 

91  L.  M.  D. 

1  TTE  that  with  God  in  secret  hides. 
JjL  Safe  underneath  his  shade  abides ; 
lie  i-  my  God,  my  trust,  my  tower, 

3  the  fortress  of  my  power  : 
He  -hall  secure  thee  from  the  snare, 
Keep  far  from  thee  the  poisonous 
He  sfa  ill  '.:-     ings  around  thee  spread. 
Gird  thee  with  truth  and  shield  thy  head. 

i  terror  -halt  thou  fear  by  night, 

.  the  light; 
Xo  pest<  that  in  the  darkness  run, 
Nbi  at  noon-day's  sun: 

11 


162  PSALMS. 

Though  at  thy  side  ten  thousand  fall, 
No  harm  shall  come  to  thee  at  all ; 
Thine  eyes  shall  only  see  the  Lord 
Give  to  the  wicked  their  reward. 

3  Since  in  Jehovah,  God,  mine  aid, 
Thou  hast  thy  refuge  surely  made  ; 
No  evil  near  thy  tent  shall  come. 

No  plague  invade  thy  peaceful  home. 
He  shall  in  safety  keep  thy  days. 
His  angels  charge  to  guard  thy  ways ; 
Their  hands  shall  bear  thee  up  unknown, 
Lest  thy  foot  dash  against  a  stone. 

4  Thou  shalt  tramp  down  the  adder's  head. 
On  lion,  beast  and  dragon  tread ; 

;-  For  his  true  love  and  trust  in  me, 
He  shall  on  high  his  safety  see. 
He  shall  have  answers  to  his  prayer, 
And  I  will  honor  him  and  spare ; 
Long  life  shall  satisfy  his  soul, 
And  my  salvation  crown  the  whole.'*' 

92  L.  M.     6  lines. 

A  Psalm.     A  Song.     For  the  Sabbath-day. 

OW  good  thy  mercies  to  record, 


1  TJOW 
H  In 


.  grateful  songs.  Almighty  Lord : 
Thy  watchful  care  by  morning  light, 
Thy  never  failing  truth  by  night : 
From  decachord  to  sound  acclaim, 
With  lyre  and  harp  to  sing  thy  name. 

2  For  thou  hast  made  thy  works  my  joy, 
Thy  doings  shall  my  praise  employ; 
How  great  the  wonders  thou  ha-st  wrought ! 
Thy  counsels  are  a  deep  of  thought! 
Which  brutish  men  can  not  discern, 
And  fools  will  neither  know  nor  learn. 


UiMS.  163 

3  Though  Burners  thrive  and  prosper  here, 
And  wicked  men  like  grass  app 

They  only  spring  for  death  a  prey, 
.  bood  shall  flee  and  fade  away  : 
For  they  will  not  thy  name  adore, 
Most  High  and  blest  tor  evermore. 

4  Lord,  in  thy  strength,  exalt  my  horn, 
And  with  fresh  oil  my  head  adorn : 

Then  foes  turned  hack  mine  eye  shall  cheer, 
Their  ruin  shall  salute  mine  ear  ; 
For  righteous  men  shall  grow  like  palms, 
Like  lofty  cedars  stretch  their  arms. 

5  Those  planted  in  the  courts  of  God 
Shall  flourish  in  his  blest  abode : 
They  shall  in  age  with  fruit  abound, 
And  ever  blooming  shall  be  found : 
To  show  that  God,  my  Rock  of  might. 
In  all  his  dealings  is  upright. 

92  C.  M.     6  lines. 

1  TTOW  sweet  to  wake  the  grateful  lay, 

_El_  Thy  mercies  to  record  : 

Thy  constant  care  and  love  by  day, 

thy  truth  by  night,  oh  Lord ! 
On  lyre  proclaim  and  sound  thy  name. 

On  harp  and  decachord. 

2  Thy  works  inspire  my  chief  delight, 

thy  doings  joy  bestow; 

Thy  works  are  high  above  my  sight, 

thy  thoughts  a  deep  below  : 
"Which  brutish  men  have  not  the  ken, 

Nor  fools  a  heart  to  know. 

3  Though  sinners  spring  like  grass  and  grow, 

They  o  ily  bloom  to  die :  " 


164 


PSALMS. 


Thy  foes  far  off  from  thee  shall  go. 

And  perish  from  thine  eye ; 
For  thy  great  name  is  still  the  same, 

Jehovah  is  most  High. 

4  Lord,  in  thy  strength,  my  horn  exalt. 

Fresh  oil  upon  me  shed ; 
Till  I  shall  hear  of  no  revolt, 

Nor  see  a  foe  to  dread ; 
Just  men,  like  palms,  shall  stretch  their  arms, 

Like  cedars  lift  the  head. 

5  Those  plants  within  thy  temple  found, 

Shall  grow  and  flourish  long ; 
They  shall  in  age  with  fruit  abound, 

Their  faith  and  hope  be  strong ; 
Thus  bring  to  light,  my  Kock  is  right, 

In  Him  is  nothing  wrong. 


92 


8s.     6  lines. 


1  TT  is  good  to  give  thanks  to  the  Lord, 
_L  And  to  sing  to  thy  name  with  delight ; 
In  the  morning  thy  mercies  record, 

In  the  evening  thy  favors  recite  : 
With  the  lute  and  the  harp  and  the  voice, 
To  adore  thee,  exult  and  rejoice. 

2  Through  the  works  of  thy  hands  I  am  glad, 

I  will  triumph  in  them  evermore  : 
Thou  with  greatness  and  splendor  art  clad, 

Thy  designs  are  too  deep  to  explore : 
But  the  brutish  to  these  things  are  blind, 
And  the  foolish  for  them  have  no  mind. 

3  AYhen  the  wicked  appear  in  full  bloom, 

When  like  grass  evil  doers  arise ; 
It  is  only  that  death  may  consume ; 

They  shall  perish  and  flee  from  thine  eyes  : 


PSALMS.  165 

For  Jehovah  they  will  not  adore, 

Who  is  High  over  all  evermore. 

•i  While  my  horn  is  exalted  by  thee. 

And  my  head  with  fresh  oil  is  perfumed : 
My  desire  on  my  foes  shall  1  Bee, 

And  shall  hear  that  they  all  are  consumed: 
For  the  righteous  shall  grow  like  the  palm. 
Like  the  cedar  shall  lift  up  the  arm. 

5  For  the  plants  that  thy  temple  surround, 
In  the  courts  of  Jehovah  shall  grow  ; 
Shall  in  age  with  fresh  clusters  abound. 

And  the  truth  of  thy  faithfulness  show : 
They  will  prove  that  my  Rock  is  supreme. 
And"  has  nothing  unrighteous  in  him. 

92  Bs  &   Ts.     G  lines. 

1  TTOW  good  to  sing.  Almighty  King, 
XI  Thy  name  with  praises  blessing: 
Thy  love  by  light,  thy  truth  by  night. 

Our  warmest  thoughts  possessing: 
With  decachord,  to  thee,  oh  Lord! 
The  solemn  sounds  addressing. 

2  Thy  works  of  might  are  my  delight. 

Triumphant  joy  bestowing  : 

Thy  works  are  high,  thy  counsels  lie 

Beyond  our  depth  of  going  : 
Which  brutish  men  have  not  the  ken, 

Nor  fools  a  heart  for  knowing. 

3  Though  sinners  grow  like  grass  below, 

Their  time  will  soon  be  over; 
Thy  foes  shall  flee  in  fear  of  thee. 

Shall  fall  and  not  recover : 
For  thy  great  name  is  still  the  same, 

Thou  ever  art  Jehovah. 


166  PSALMS. 

4  While  on  my  head  fresh  oil  is  shed, 

My  horn  thy  strength  sustaining ; 
Mine  eyes  shall  see  insurgents  flee, 

Mine  ears  hear  of  their  waning : 
Just  men,  like  palms,  shall  stretch  their  arms, 

The  height  of  cedars  gaining. 

5  Those  plants  around  thy  dwelling  found, 

Shall  flourish  in  thy  temple  ; 
In  age  shall  shoot  and  bring  forth  fruit. 

And  set  a  good  example : 
Shall  bring  to  light  my  Rock  is  right, 

His  truth  and  justice  ample. 

93  L.  M. 

1  TEHOVAH  reigns  enthroned  with  light, 
J    Jehovah  girds  himself  with  might : 
The  moveless  world  was  based  by  thee, 
Thy  throne  is  from  eternity. 

2  The  floods  have  raised  their  voice  on  high  ; 
The  floods  will  raise  their  crashing  cry ; 
Than  all  the  billows  when  they  roar, 
Jehovah's  majesty  is  more. 

3  Jehovah's  word  is  very  sure. 
Jehovalrs  statutes  shall  endure  ; 
And  holiness  shall  long  become 
Thy  loved  abode,  Jerusalem. 

93  C.  M. 

1    TEHOVAH  reigns  with  strength  arrayed, 
J    And  clothes  himself  with  might ; 
The  moveless  world  by  thee  was  made, 
Thy  throne  was  ever  bright. 


The  floods  their  ceaseless  tumult  keep, 
The  waves  lift  up  and  roar  ; 

Than  all  the  billows  of  the  deep 
Jehovah's  strength  is  more. 


thy  promis 

length  of  d 

M  C    P    M. 

1  riK 

U    i 

And  ose  the  proud  : 

How  long  shall  wicked  nun  pre* 
Their  tmptons  tongues  1  sail, 

An!  ist  aloud? 

,  ra  they  d> 
A:.  .  "".   SB, 

-  : 
They  say  thou  wilt  not  see  them,  Lord, 
Thai  _  rd. 

But  when  will 

3  Shall  he  not  see,  who  forms 
Shall  he  not  hear  his  chosen  cry. 
Who  plan:-  the  listening  ear': 
11  he  not  know,  who  shapes  the  bra 

11    chide,  who  does  all  nati 

:i  thoughts  are  clear ! 

1  in  love  rebuke, 

h  him  in  thy  law  to  look. 
That  he  may  rest  the  while  : 
Till  •  past, 

And  till  the  pit  be  dug  at  last. 
For  all  the  proud  and  vile. 

1  never  will  his  church  forsake. 
'  truth  partake. 
'  e  upright  lead  : 

the  proud. 
For  me  resist  the  wick 

I  for  the  righ:eous  plead? 


168  PSALMS. 

6  Had  not  Jehovah  helped  me  on, 
Then  I  to  silence  should  have  gone  ; 

He  holds  my  slipping  feet ; 
Thy  words  of  grace  my  cares  control, 
Thy  tender  love  shall  cheer  my  soul, 

With  thoughts  divinely  sweet. 

7  Shall  thrones  have  fellowship  with  God, 
Whose  laws  condemn  the  guiltless  blood 

And  make  all  justice  void  ? 
God  is  my  Rock  and  sure  defense  ; 
He  '11  bring  on  them  the  recompense, 

And  they  shall  be  destroyed. 

95  L.  M. 

1  flOME  let  us  to  Jehovah  sing, 

\J  The  Rock  of  our  salvation  bless ; 
Our  thanks  before  his  presence  bring, 
With  songs  of  joy  his  name  address. 

2  Jehovah  is  a  mighty  God, 

A  King  above  all  idols  crowned ; 
His  are  the  depths  of  earth  abroad, 
And  his  the  strength  of  hills  around. 

3  He  made  the  sea  that  owns  his  will, 

He  made  the  land  and  solid  shore  7* 
Come,  let  us  bow  and  humbly  kneel, 
The  Lord,  our  Maker,  to  adore. 

4  He  is  our  God,  and  we  his  sheep, 

The  people  whom  his  pastures  feed  ; 
He  will  defend  and  safely  keep 
If  ye  to-day  his  voice  will  heed. 

5  ••  Hard  not  your  heart  like  Meribah, 

As  Massah  in  the  desert  land  ; 
Your  fathers  proved  and  tempted  Jah, 
And  saw  the  doings  of  my  hand. 
G  "  Full  forty  years  with  them  I  bore, 

They  grieved  my  Spirit  from  their  breast ; 


PSALMS. 

"When  I  at  length  in  anger  swore 

aid  not  enter  to  my  ri  -•.."' 

95  C.  M. 

1  T  ET  <vd. 

JJ  Our  B  3  iviour  praifi    : 

Lei  oa  with  thanks  his  love  record. 
With  shor.ts  his  honor 

_'  He  La  a  mighty  King  and  God. 
Above  all  g  gns; 

His  hand  that  stretched  the  hills  abroad 
The  nniv<  rs 

3  He  mad  !  the  vast  unfatl 

He  built  tl 

-  us  bow  hnmbly  on  our  kne  - 

Our  Maker  to  adore. 

4  He  is  onr  God,  and  we  his  flock, 

lay  his  only 

He  will  be  our  eternal  Rock. 
e  will  hear  his  voice. 

5  --Hard  not  your  heart  like  Meribah, 

Like  Massah's  evil  day  ; 

Your  fathers  proved  and  tempted  Jah. 
They  saw  my  work  and  way. 

6  "Though  fort  lade  their  path. 

They  knew  not  my  behest : 
Then  was  I  gri<  .'ore  in  wral 

They  should  not  see  my  rest." 

9o  8fi   &    Is. 

1  HOME  let  ns  sing  to  Christ  our  King. 

\J  The  Rock  of  our  salvation: 
Onr  thanks  make  known  before  his  throne. 
With  shouts  of  adoration. 

2  For  h  it  King  abroad 

Above  all  gods  is  reigning: 


170  PSALMS. 

Firm  on  his  hand  earth's  pillars  stand. 
His  strength  the  hills  sustaining. 

3  The  sea  is  his.  whose  work  it  is, 
He  built  the  land  and  breaker  : 
Come  let  us  all  kneel  down  and  fall 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 
•4  Our  God  is  he,  his  sheep  are  we. 
And  in  his  pasture  feeding  ; 
If  ye  to-day.  hi<  voice  obey. 
And  follow  at  his  leading, 
j   ••  Your  fathers  saw  ray  works  with  awe. 
At  Meribah  they  proved  me  : 
Their  heart  grew  hard  my  rod  they  dared. 
At  Massah  tempting  moved  me.* 
G  ••  Full  forty  years  they  grieved  my  ears. 
Nor  on  my  word  would  venture : 
Though  long  I  bore,  at  length  I  swore. 
My  rest  tht-y  ,-hould  not  enter." 

96  L.  M. 

1  riOME.  all  harmonious  tongues,  and  sing- 
le New  songs  to  our  almighty  King : 
Loud  anthems  chant  to  bless  his  name, 
From  day  to  day  his  grace  proclaim. 

2  His  wonders  let  the  nations  know. 
His  glory  to  the  peoples  show : 
He  is  exalted,  praised  and  feared. 
To  be  above  all  gods  revered. 

3  For  all  the  gods  of  earth  are  naught. 
He  has  the  heavens  to  being  brought ; 
His  dwelling  is  with  beauty  crowned, 
With  strength  and  honor  girt  around. 

4  Let  all  the  nations  speak  his  fame, 
Give  him  the  glory  due  his  name  ; 
With  offerings  to  his  courts  repair, 
Bow  down  with  fear  and  homage  there. 


PSALMS.  171 

f>  Sound  through  the  world.  Jehovah  reigns. 
Whose  arm  the  universe  sustains; 
From  heaven  and  earth  and  field  and  flood, 
Lei  Bhouts  of  joy  ascend  to  God. 

ti  Lei  loud  and  long  hosannas  rise, 

From  all  who  dwell  below  the  skii  -  ; 
He  conies  to  judge  the  earth  and  main. 
Be  comes  in  peace  and  truth  to  reign. 

IMS  C.  M. 

1  AH!  sing  a  new  and  joyful  song 
vJ  To  our  almighty  Ford  : 
From  day  to  day  with  thankful  tongue. 


2  1U<  glory  through  the  nations  spread. 

Ilis  wonders  all  around  : 

He  is  to  be  adored  with  dread. 

Above  all  idols  crowned. 

3  For  all  the  idol  gods  are  naught, 

The  heavens  Jehovah  made  : 
His  dwelling  is  with  beauty  fraught. 
With  majesty  arrayed. 

4  Let  families  of  nations  sing. 

His  glorious  strength  declare; 
Take  to  his  courts  an  offering, 

And  bow  with  trembling  there. 

5  Say  through  the  lands.  Jehovah  reigns. 

Who  built  the  world  of  yore ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  earth  lift  her  .-trains. 
The  sea  with  fullness  roar. 

6  Let  fields  exult  before  his  sight. 

The  trees  on  hill  and  plain  ; 
He  comes  to  judge  the  world  with  right, 
He  comes  in  truth  to  reign. 


172  PSALMS. 

90  8a  &  7 

1  T  ET  mortals  raise  new  songs  of  praise 
Jj  To  him  who  rules  creation  ; 
From  day  to  day  his  deeds  display. 

And  tell  of  his  salvation. 

2  His  glory  show  to  all  below, 

His  wonders  oft  repeated  : 

He  "s  praised  and  feared,  and  much  revered, 

Above  all  gods  is  seated. 

3  For  idols  all  to  nothing  fall, 

The  heavens  Jehovah  founded : 
His  dwelling-place  is  decked  with  grace, 
With  glorious  strength  surrounded. 

-i  Let  every  tribe  to  him  ascribe. 
All  honor,  power  and  blessing ; 
With  gifts  resort  into  his  court. 
All  praise  to  him  addressing. 

5  Send  forth  the  strains.  Jehovah  reigns, 
And  rules  the  earth  he  founded  : 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  earth  lift  her  voice, 
His  praise  afar  be  sounded. 

G  Let  fields  and  trees,  the  deeps  and  seas, 
Proclaim  the  joyful  story, 
He  comes  again,  he  comes  to  reign 
In  Godlike  pomp  and  glory. 

97  L.  11     6  lines. 

1  T  ET  earth  be  glad.  Jehovah  reigns. 
JU  The  isles  exult  in  joyful  strains  : 
His  throne  is  based  in  truth  and  right. 
Though  veiled  in  clouds  from  mortal  sight: 
His  word  like  fire  before  him  goes, 
And  burns  to  death  his  haughty  foes. 


J-MS.  173 

2  His  bolts  of  thunder,  swiftly  hurled. 

Are  heard  with  awe  through  all  the  world : 

.tx  have  melted  down, 
And  shook  with  terror  at  his  frown: 
The  heavens  his  truth 
And  teach  his  name  to  all 

3  Let  idol  worship  fall  in  shame. 
Let  gods  on  high  adore  his  nan 
Lei  Zi<        id  ice. 

I  Judah's  daughters  join  their  voice  : 
-  of  judgment  he  has  shown. 
Who  sets  above  the  earth  his  throne. 

4  Let  saints  he  saves  ail  guile  d< 
Whom  he  redeems  and  mat 

For  them  are  sown  the  seeds  of  . 
Aud  gladness  for  the  heart  upright : 
Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  L 
With  thanks  his  holiness  record. 

>?  S.  M.  II. 

1  T>EJOICE,  Jehovah  n   - 

±1   The  islands  shall  be  dad: 
His  righteous  throne  remains. 
Although  in  darkness  clad  : 
His  fiery  breath  before  him  _     i 
And  burns  to  death  his  haughty  foes. 

2  His  flashing  lightnings  blaze. 

His  mighty  thunders  roar  : 
Earth  shrinks  in  dread  amaze. 

Her  Maker  to  adore  : 
The  heavens  of  old  his  truth  declare. 
And  men  behold  his  glory  there. 

3  Let  idols  fall  in  shame. 

j lore  our  King  : 
Let  Zion  chant  his  name. 
Let  Judah's  daughters  sing : 


114  PSALMS. 

With  holy  mirth  his  deeds  made  known, 
Who  orer  the  earth  exalts  his  throne. 

4  Saints  saved  by  him  alone, 
Should  hate  all  evil  things : 

Light  for  the  just  is  sown. 
Joy  for  the  upright  springs  : 

Rejoice  in  God,  your  Saviour  bless, 

And  ever  laud  his  holiness. 


97  12s  &  lis. 

1  rpiIE  earth  shall  rejoice  in  the  reign  of  Messiah, 
JL  The  islands  shall  hear  of  his  name  and  be  glad  ; 
His  throne  the  wide  world  for  its  truth  shall  ad- 
mire, 

Though  now  in  thick  darkness  his  dwelling  is 

clad  : 
A  fire  all  consuming  proceeds  from  his  breath. 
Which  burns  his  proud  foes  to  destruction  and 

death. 

2  The  voice  of  his  thunders  shakes  all  the  creation, 

The  blaze  of  his  lightnings  shines  over  the  flood  j 
The  earth  bows  with  wonder  and  dread  adoration. 

The  mountains  melt  down  at  the  presence  of 
God: 
The  heavens  in  splendor  his  glory  make  known, 
And  have  to  all  nations  his  righteousness  shown. 

3  Let  those  who  seek  idols  with  shame  be  con- 

founded, 
False  gods  of  the  peoples  bow  down  to  our  King; 
Let  Zion  rejoice  in  his  wisdom  unbounded, 

And  Judah's  fair  daughters  his  excellence  6ing ; 
Because  of  his  judgments  and  wonders  made 

known, 
For  high  over  all  he  exalte th  his  throne. 


PSALMS.  ITT, 

mo  his  favor  to  glory  is  briu  _ 
_  evil,  and  i  _!it : 

igfat   sown   for   the    righteous  to   fullm 

I  grow  in  the  heart  thai  '.^ 
aprigbl  :  % 

in  yoar  Saviour  and  K 
[is  holiness  eyer  with  gratitud< 


L.  M. 

safan. 

1  AH!  sing  io 

\J  What  marvels  to  the  Lord  belong; 
His  own  right  hand  and  arm  of  m 
Have  put  his  rebel  foes  to  flight 

2  He  hath  hie  known, 

Hi-  righl  An  : 

For  Israel  kept  his  truth  in  mind. 
Revealed  salvation  to  mankind. 

3  Shout  to  Jehovah,  all  the  earth, 
Burst  forth  in  so 

Make  music  with  the  harp 
With  trump  and  cornet  hail  the 

4  Let  sea  and  laud  his  nam-'  a 

-  clap  their  hands  and  roar  : 
hallelujahs  swell  the  sti 

He  comes  in  ri_ 

C.  M. 

1   AH!  sing  in  new  and  joyful  str 
vJ   T:  hath  done  : 

His  own  right  b 

His  holv  arm  hath  won. 


176  PSALMS. 

2  He  made  his  great  salvation  known, 

His  righteousness  and  grace  ; 
He  bore  the  love  to  Israel  shown, 
For  all  the  human  race. 

3  Shout  forth  his  praise  the  earth  around. 

With  harp  and  timbrel  sing  ; 
Loud  let  the  trump  and  cornet  sound, 
Before  the  Lord  the  King. 

4  Let  joy  go  up  from  isle  and  sea, 

Let  rivers  clap  their  hands  * 
He  comes  to  reign  in  equity, 
And  give  his  just  commands. 

98  8s  k  Ts. 

1  "IVTEW  anthems  sing  to  Christ  our  King, 
J_M    And  chant  his  works  of  splendor ; 
His  own  right  palm  and  holy  arm, 

Have  made  his  foes  surrender. 

2  He  deigned  to  showr  to  all  below, 

His  truth  and  great  salvation ; 
He  gave  his  word,  that  Israel  heard, 
To  every  land  and  nation. 

3  Loud  songs  employ  to  tell  your  joy, 

With  harps  lift  up  your  voices ; 
Let  trumpets  ring,  the  Lord  is  King, 
While  every  heart  rejoices. 

4  Let  seas  and  lands  clap  their  glad  hands, 

And  tell  the  joyful  story  ; 
He  comes  again  in  right  to  reign, 
With  Godlike  pomp  and  glory. 

99  C.  M.  6  lines. 

1    TEHOVAII  reigns  in  power  supreme, 
tJ    Let  nations  trembling  hear  ; 
He  sits  between  the  cherubim, 
Let  earth  be  moved  with  fear : 


PSALMS.  n1; 

He  r8  Zion'a  might ;  all  lands  unite, 

His  holy  name  revere. 

•J  The  King  in  judgment  takes  delight, 
His  strength  loves  truth  alone; 

In  equity  has  founded  right, 
In  Jacob  justice  done  : 

The  Lord  our  God  exalt  and  laud. 
His  holiness  make  known. 

'.)  When  Moses  cried  and  Samuel  prayed. 

When  Aaron  was  his  priest : 
Jehovah,  heard  the  vows  they  mad". 

And  granted  their  request  : 
When  from  the  cloud  he  spake  aloud. 

They  kept  his  high  behest. 

-I  In  answering  them,  oh  Lord  our  God! 

A  God,  forgiving  -till : 
Th"  dreadful  veng<  ance  of  thy  rod. 

Had  oft  to  curb  their  will : 
The  Lord  our  God  exalt  and  laud. 

And  worship  at  his  hill. 

99  S.  M.  IT. 

1  TEHOYAH  reigns  alone. 

t)    Let  men  bow  trembling  down  : 
Bright  cherubs  guard  his  throne, 

Earth  quake-  beneath  his  frown  : 
He  \s  Zion's  strength,  to  be  adored. 
All  shall  at  length,  say.  holy  Lord. 

2  The  King's  strength  judgment  loves, 

His  justice  all  shall  see  ; 
His  work  in  Jacob  pr< 

His  truth  and  equity  : 
Exalt  and  bless  the  Lord  our  God, 
His  holiness  proclaim  abroad. 
11 


178  PSALMS. 

3  When  Moses  smote  the  rock. 

When  Aaron  was  his  priest : 
When  Samuel  fed  his  flock. 

He  granted  their  request : 
When  from  the  cloud  his  voice  was  heard, 

His  people  vowed  and  kept  his  word 

4  What  time,  oh  Lord  our  God ! 

Thy  mercy  answered  them. 
They  often  felt  thy  rod. 

Rebellions  to  condemn  : 
Exalt  his  name  on  Zion's  hill. 

He  is  the  same,  he  "s  holy  still. 

100  L.  M. 

A  Psalm.     For  thanksgiving. 

1  T  ET  all  the  earth  with  one  accord. 
JJ  Lift  up  their  voices  to  the  Lord  : 
Serve  him  with  joy  and  sweet  delight, 
And  come  with  songs  before  his  sight. 

2  Know  ye  the  Lord  alone  is  God. 

We  are  his  work  and  him  should  laud ; 
He  made  us  for  his  eho>en  seed, 
We  are  the  flock  his  pastures  feed. 

3  Oh  !  enter  then  his  gates  with  praise, 
Loud  in  his  courts  hosannas  raise ; 
Eor  he  is  good,  his  mercy  sure. 

His  truth  forever  shall  endure. 

100  C.  M. 

1  T  ET  earth  with  shouts  address  the  Lord, 

I  i  And  serve  him  with  delight ; 
Sound  forth  his  praise  with  sweet  accord, 
With  songs  approach  his  sight. 

2  Know  ye  the  Lord  is  God  of  old, 

From  whom  we  all  proceed  ; 


PSALM&  179 

He  made  us  people  of  hi?  fold, 
The  shf'p  hia  pas 

3  Then  crowd  with  praise  hia  temple  gate, 
I  10  his  courts  adore  ; 

For  £<><>(l  ifi  he,  hia  mercy  crreat, 

Hia  truth  for  evermore. 

too 

1  \  LL  peoples,  yoor  voice?  unite, 

J\.  The  i  hovah  make  known  . 

Serve  him  wit:  g  delight. 

With  ;!  to  hia  throne. 

2  Know  ye  that  Jehovah  is  ( - 

Oar  Maker,  oar  Shepherd  and  Rock; 
He  made  us  his  name  to  applaud. 
He  made  as  hia  people  and  flock. 

3  Oh!  en*  -  with  acclaim. 

Hia  courts  with  the  thanks  he  demands  : 
His  mercy  is  ever  the  - 

His  truth  to  eternity  stands. 

101  L.  M. 

Eyl'av::.     A  Ftehn. 

1  AH  Lord!  to  thee  my  praise  I  bring, 
VJ  Of  mercy  and  of  judgment  sing  ; 
In  wisdom  will  I  walk  at  home. 
When  wilt  thou  to  my  dwelling  come? 

2  I  will  not  set  mine  eye-  to  wr 
Reproach  shall  not  to  me  belong ; 
The  crooked  shall  from  me  depart, 
The  hard,  unfeeling,  evil  heart. 

3  I  will  no  secret  slanderer  spare. 
And  haughty  looks  I  will  not  bear; 
The  faithful  in  my  sicrht  shall  be; 
The  true  shall  dwell  in  peace  with  me. 


180  PSALMS. 

4  Deceivers  will  I  turn  away. 
Nor  in  my  house  shall  liars  stay  ; 
The  wicked  will  I  thus  reward. 
And  clear  the  city  of  the  Lord. 


101 


C.  M. 


1  T  ORD,  I  with  truth  and  mercy  come, 
JJ  And  raise  my  song  to  thee  ; 
Discreetly  will  I  walk  at  home, 

When  wilt  thou  visit  me  ? 

2  No  wicked  scheme  shall  lure  my  eyes, 

No  wrong  to  me  shall  cling  ; 
The  crooked  way  will  I  despise, 
Nor  do  an  evil  thing. 

3  The  haughty  eye  will  I  rebuke, 

The  slanderer  destroy ; 
But  on  the  faithful  will  1  look, 
The  true  of  heart  employ. 

4  Not  in  my  house  shall  liars  dwell, 

Deceit  will  I  reward  : 
The  wicked  from  the  land  expel, 
And  citv  of  the  Lord. 


102 


C.  M.  D. 


A  Prayer.     By  a  Sufferer,  when  he  is  troubled,  and  before 
Jehovah  pours  out  his  complaint. 

1  T  ORD,  hear  the  cries  I  send  to  thee, 
JJ  And  help  without  delay  ; 

Hide  not  thy  smiling  face  from  me, 

When  I  in  trouble  pray. 
For  now  my  days  consume  like  smoke, 

Like  burning  coals  I  waste  ; 
My  heart  is  dried  like  grass  and  broke, 

And  food  I  cannot  taste. 

2  By  reason  of  my  ceaseless  groan. 

My  flesh  and  bones  do  cleave ; 


PSALMS.  1S1 

And  like  an  owl  I  watch  alone. 

tateless  dove  I  grieve. 

My  rorn  in  mad  careers, 

And  wake  my  constant  dread; 

My  drink  is  mingled  with  my  tears. 
And  my  bread. 

3  For  thoa  hast  raised  and  east  me  down. 

Thine  anger  makes  me  pine  : 
Like  grass  I  fade  beneath  thy  frown. 

Like  shadows  I  decline. 
But  thou,  Ji  hovah,  .-halt  endure. 

Anil  thy  memorial  stand  : 
Thy  love  for  Zion  is  secure. 

Her  set  time  is  at  hand. 

4  Thy  servants  count  her  ruins  dear. 

Her  dust  and  stones  regard; 

For  nations  shall  thy  name  revere, 

And  king-  thy  splendor,  Lord. 
Jehovah  will  his  Zion  build  ; 

In  glory  will  ai 
The  destitute  and  needy  shield. 

And  not  their  prayer  despis  . 

5  This  shall  through  unboi 

That  they  Jehovah  own  : 
Who  bends  to  loose  from  death  the  bound. 

And  hear  the  prisoners*  groan : 
That  Zion  may  declare  his  name. 

Jerusalem  his  ways : 
Till  kingdoms  hearing  of  his  fame. 

Shall  come  and  give  him  praise. 

G*~My  <tr  -ngth  he  weakened  in  the  way. 
And  cut  me  down  at  noon : 
Thy  year-  are  one  eternal  day. 

And  must  I  die  so  soon  ? 
The  !  old  thy  hands  arrayed, 

arth  established  sure ; 


. 


182  PSALMS. 

When  like  a  garment  they  shall  fade, 
Jehovah  shall  endure. 

7  For  thou  shalt  fold  creation's  frame, 

And  change  it  like  a  dress ; 
But  thou  wilt  ever  be  the  same, 

Nor  will  thy  years  be  less. 
Thy  saints  and  servants  shall  remain, 

Their  seed  shall  dwell  with  thee  : 
Established  surely  in  thy  reign 

To  all  eternity. 

102  7s  &  6s  D. 

1  "[TEAR  thou  my  cries,  Jehovah, 
JLL  And  speedy  answers  send ; 
Till  these  dark  times  are  over. 

To  all  my  wants  attend. 
My  days  like  smoke  are  wasting. 

And  fires  my  bones  pervade  ; 
My  food  I  am  not  tasting. 

Like  smitten  grass  I  fade. 

2  My  flesh  and  bones  are  cleaving, 

By  reason  of  my  groan  : 
And  like  a  sparrow  grieving, 

I  watch  and  sigh  alone. 
My  foes  their  taunts  are  keeping. 

Against  me  they  are  mad  ; 
My  drink  is  mixed  with  weeping. 

And  ashes  are  my  bread. 

3  For  thou  hast  caused  my  anguish, 

Hast  raised  and  cast  away  : 
Like  withering  grass  I  languish, 

Like  shadows  I  decay. 
Jehovah,  thou  art  ever. 

Thy  memory  shall  stand ; 
Thy  Zioo  thou  wilt  favor, 

Her  set  time  is  at  hand. 


PSALMS. 

4  H<t  dust  and  ruins  hoary, 

to  thy  Ben 

Kings  shall  admire  thy  gl 

Thy  name  shall  nations  f< 
For  God  will  build  up  Zion : 
In  glory  will  appear  : 

•lis  help  rely  on. 
The  helpless  he  will  hear. 
."»  This  down  through  time  d 

Shall  make  Jehovah  known  : 
Who  from  the  heaven?  is  bending 

To  hear  the  prisoners'  groan  : 
The  doomed  from  death  pi 

To  cheer  Jerusalem ; 
Till  all  mankind  collecting, 
In  Zion  worship  him. 
'-•"But  soon  my  strength  was  weak':: 
And  he  cut  short  my 
Thy  years  can  not  be 
Why  take  my  life  away ! 

earth  thy  hands  have  found 
Of  old  the  heavens  arrange 
Their  tin* 

They  shall  by  thee  be  cha; .  _ 
7  But  when  the  heavens  shall  p- 
And  like  a  garment  fail : 
Thy  servants  thou  wilt  cherish, 
Thy  changeless  years  to  hail: 
Beneath  thy  lasting  pinion 

Thy  children  shall  remain  : 
Their  Beed  be  thy  dominion. 
kbliahed  in  thy  reign. 

103  7-    P. 

By  David. 

1  All  my  soul !  Jehovah 

\J  Thou,  my  heart,  his  name  conl 


184  PSALMS. 

Praise  him  all  my  powers  combined. 

Keep  his  benefits  in  mind  : 

Who  for  thee  a  pardon  seals. 

Thy  diseases  kindly  heals  : 

Who  preserves  and  keeps  thy  ways. 

Crowns  with  mercies  all  thy  clays. 

2  Who  with  good  thy  soul  imbues. 
Yonth  with  eagle  strength  rem-    -  . 
Who  in  righteous  judgment  reigns. 
Breaks  oppression's  heavy  chains. 
He  to  Moses  gave  his  law, 

Israel  his  wonders  saw ; 
He  is  piteous  to  our  race, 
Slow  to  anger,  rich  in  grace. 

3  He  will  not  forever  chide, 
Neither  in  his  wrath  abide ; 
He  has  not  our  sine  repaid, 
Nor  our  guilt  upon  us  laid. 
High  as  heaven  is  raised  above, 
Those  who  fear  him  find  his  love  : 
Far  as  dawn  from  setting  day, 
He  has  put  our  crimes  away. 

•I  He  has  all  that  tender  care. 
Which  a  father's  heart  can  bear : 
Well  he  knows  our  feeble  frame. 
Mindful  that  from  dust  we  came. 
Like  the  grass  are  man's  short  day3^ 
Like  the  nower  his  bloom  decays  : 
Soon  he  feel-  a  passing  breath, 
Earth  to  him  is  lost  in  death. 

5  But  Jehovah  will  endure,  % 

And  his  mercy,  ever  sure, 
On  his  fearers  -ball  attend, 
To  the  sons  of  sons  extend ; 
Who  regard  his  holy  law, 
Keep  his  covenant  with  awe : 


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PSALMS.  185 

All  who  his  commandments  do, 
Ever  find  his  promise  true. 

I  in  heaven  his  throne  maintains, 
r  all  his  kingdom  reigns  : 
SB  him,  angels,  great  in  i  tight, 
Who  in  his  commands  delig 
Bless  him  with  your  utmost  -kill. 
Ministers  that  do  his  will : 
Lei  all  things  their  Mak<  r  laud: 
Bless,  my  soul,  the  lii 

103  7^  &  6fi  D. 

1  "DLESS  Jehovah,  oh  my  soul ! 

Jj  With  all  thy  powers  combine 

Thou,  my  heart,  his  name  extol.. 

His  favors  keep  in  mind: 
Who  forgiveth  all  thy 

And  thy  i  aJs  : 

Who  thy  life  from  evil  sen 
And  crowning  grae< 

2  Who  thy  soul  with 

Thy  youth  with  strength 
Who  regards  the  captr 

And  tyrant  power  snbdnes. 
He  to  Moses  showed  his  v 

His  deeds  lei  Israel  -     ; 
his  anger  ig 

His  mercy  large  and  free. 

3  He  will  not  forever  ehi< 

N«>r  still  in  anger  bnrn : 
Be  does  not  repay  our  pride. 

Nor  give  as  we  return. 
1  i '  _    ae 

Hi-  mighty  grace  exi 
Far  as  east  is  from  the  w 

He  puts  away  our  faults. 


186 


PSALMS. 


4  Those  he  loves  who  fear  his  name, 

As  lathers  do  their  trust ; 
For  he  knows  our  feeble  frame, 

Remembers  we  are  dust. 
Man'<  short  days  are  like  the  grass, 

And  like  the  fields  his  bloom  ; 
Soon  before  a  breath  they  pass, 

So  soon  does  he  consume. 

5  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord 

Is  for  his  fearers  sure  ; 
Sons  of  sons  shall  find  his  word 

And  promises  endure ; 
Who  respect  his  holy  law, 

And  valk  in  all  his  ways ; 
Keep  his  covenant  with  awe. 

And  give  to  him  their  days. 

6  God  in  heaven  has  fixed  his  throne, 

His  kingdom  ruleth  all ; 
Angels  make  his  glory  known, 

Who  hear  and  do  his  call  : 
Praise  him.  mighty  hosts  on  high. 

Who  execute  his  word  ; 
Praise  him  through  the  earth  and  sky. 

My  soul,  adore  the  Lord. 


103 


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D. 


1  AH!  bless,  my  soul,  my  heart  extol, 
\J  That  holy  name.  Jehovah  ; 

Let  all  within,  his  praise  begin, 

And  count  his  mercies  over : 
Who  pardons  free,  and  healeth  thee, 

Diseased  by  sin*s  seduction  ; 
Who  guides  thy  ways  and  crowns  thy  days, 

And  keeps  thee  from  destruction. 

2  Who  gives  thee  food  and  all  thy  good. 

Thy  youthful  strength  renewing ; 


PSALMS.  181 

Who  hoars  the  prayer  of  all  in  care, 

Their  tyrant  foes  subduing. 
He  showed  his  ways  in  Moses'  days. 

To  Israel,  acts  of  favor  : 
His  wrath  is  slow,  his  mercies  flow, 

He  is  a  gracious  Saviour. 

j  He  neither  will  keep  anger  still, 
Nor  chide  us  unregarded  : 
He  lias  nor  dealt  like  to  our  guilt, 

Xor  has  our  sins  rewarded. 
High  as  the  skies  his  mercies  rise, 

To  all  who  are  his  lovers: 
Far  as  the  sun  his  journeys  run. 

So  deep  OUT  crimes  he  covers. 

4  He  feels  the  care  kind  fathers  bear. 

To  us  his  pity  showing  : 
He  knows  our  frame,  from  whence  we  came. 

And  whither  we  are  going. 
Man's  days  while  here,  like  grass  appear. 

Like  morning  flowers  his  blooming  : 
Oi\s  passing  breath  consigns  to  death. 

His  life  from  earth  consuming. 

5  Yet  will  the  Lord  his  own  reward, 

d  grace  upon  them  ever; 
To  sons  of  sons  his  mercy  runs, 

His  promise  fails  them  never: 
Who  keep  with  awe  his  holy  law. 

His  covenant  ensealing; 
They  shall  be  blest,  in  him  shall  rest, 

And  find  his  faithful  dealing. 

G  He  fixed  his  throne  in  heaven  alone. 
His  kingdom  rules  creation  : 
Ye  angels  all.  before  him  fall. 

In  holy  adoration : 
Bless  him.  ye  hosts,  throughout  his  coasts. 
His  wide  dominion  over  : 


J  88  PSALMS. 

Let  everything  his  glories  sing, 
My  soul,  bless  thou  Jehovah. 

104  L.  M.  D. 

1  AH!  bless,  my  soul,  Jehovah's  name, 
\J  My  tongue  his  majesty  proclaim, 
Who  makes  of  light  his  shining  robe, 
And  curtains  over  all  the  globe ; 
Who  rides  aloft  on  clouds  and  storms, 
His  spacious  halls  of  water  forms ; 
Who  on  the  wind  his  message  sends, 
And  makes  the  fire  work  out  his  ends. 

2  He  set  the  earth  upon  its  base. 
And  fixed  it  moveless  in  its  place ; 
He  overspread  it  with  the  flood, 
Above  the  hills  the  waters  stood  5 
They  fled  in  haste  at  thy  rebuke, 
The  mountains  for  the  vales  forsook ; 
Thy  well-appointed  bounds  they  know, 
Nor  shall  again  the  world  o'erflow. 

3  He  sendeth  springs  among  the  hills. 
Meandering  through  the  vales  in  rills  $ 
Where  every  beast  may  water  take, 
Wild  asses,  too,  their  thirsting  slake  : 
Birds  dwell  on  branchy  trees  above, 
And  utter  forth  their  notes  of  love  5 
Fresh  streams  are  from  his  chambers  poured 
The  earth  is  with  his  products  stored. 

4^[He  makes  the  grass  for  cattle  grow, 
And  herb  for  man  to  till  and  sow ; 
For  strengthening  bread  and  cheering  wine. 
And  oil  to  make  his  face  to  shine. 
He  planted  trees  and  cedars  fair, 
In  Lebanon,  where  birds  repair ; 
Storks  dwell  in  fir-trees,  conies  hide 
In  rocky  hills,  where  goats  abide. 


PSALMS.  l-o 

5  Be  made  the  moon  for  seasons  run. 
Bis  time  of  Betting  knows  the  sun; 
Be  spreads  out  darkness  for  the  night, 
When  beasts  are  roving  with  d<  Li| 
Young  lions  roaring  Beek  for  pi 
And  God  their  booty  does  purvey  ; 
At  dawn  in  dens  they  tak 
And  man  to  daily  labor  goes, 

('.•"How  manifold  thy  works,  oh  I 
How  wise  and  vast  and  rich  and  _ 
Here  are  the  wide  and  mighty  - 
Where  countless  beings  swim  al 
There  numerous  fleets  in  splendor  glide; 
Leviathan  plays  in  the  ti< 
All  these  rely  upon  thy  care. 
Their  food  in  season  to  prepare. 

7  They  gather  what  thy  ha 

Their  mouth  with  food  thy  bounty  tills: 
Thy  face  thou  hidest.  they  're  in  dread. 
Their  breath  thou  tak*_-st.  they  are  dead  : 
Thy  quickening  Spirit  gives  them  birth. 
Thou  dost  renew  the  face  of  earth  : 
His  glory  is  to  endless  day-. 
His  works  with  gladness  he  sun 

8  Earth  trembles  at  his  angry  look. 

And  at  his  touch  the  mountains  smoke  : 

I  '11  sing  to  him  through  all  my  days. 

While  I  exist  my  God  I  '11  praie 

His  name  shall  till  my  Boul  with 

His  works  my  sweetest  thoughts  employ; 

When  sinner^  die  and  are  no  more. 

My  soul  Jehovah  shall  adore. 

Halkdujah ! 

104  8s  &  7  s  D. 


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II  !  bless,  my  soul,  my  lips  extol, 
The  greatness  of  Jehovah, 


190  PSALMS. 

Who  makes  of  light  his  robe  of  might, 

And  curtains  heaven  over  ; 
Who  with  the  flood  frames  his  abode. 

On  clouds  and  storms  is  riding  ; 
Who  makes  the  winds  do  his  designs. 

And  flaming  fire  his  bidding. 

2  He  made  and  cast  earth's  bases  fast. 

With  floods  the  mountains  vested: 
Thy  voice  they  heard,  with  terror  stirred. 

Away  they  quickly  hasted  : 
Down  to  dark  caves  they  rolled  their  waYetj 

Where  thou  hadst  fixed  their  borders : 
Their  bounds  they  know,  nor  shall  o'crfiow 

Thine  own  appointed  orders. 

3  He  sends  through  hills  the  gushing  rills. 

Which  down  the  vales  are  flowing; 
Wild  asses  there  for  drink  repair, 

And  every  beast  is  going: 
Birds  dwell  at  ease  on  branchy  trees, 

And  tune  their  notes  of  pleasure  ; 
On  earth  he  pours  from  his  high  stores. 

And  fills  it  with  his  treasure. 

4^[He  cattle  feeds  from  grassy  meads, 

The  herb  man  tills  bestowing  : 
Whence  oil  is  had.  sustaining  bread, 

And  cheering  wine  is  flowing. 
Birds  rest  at  ease  on  cedar  trees, 

In  Lebanon  he  planted  : 
Firs  shield  the  storks,  the  conies  rocks. 

The  hills  by  goats  are  haunted. 

5  He  taught  the  sun  when  day  is  done. 

And  made  the  moon  for  seasons ; 
He  hides  the  light  and  it  is  night. 

"When  beasts  move  forth  from  prisons  : 
Young  lions  roar,  for  prey  explore, 

And  seek  from  God  their  booty; 


PSALMS.  191 

Light  strikes  the  glens,  they  hie  to  dens, 
And  man  to  daily  duty. 

i*  Thy  works  all  told,  how  manifold! 

How  vast  and  wis.'  and  gracious! 
Her  countless  host  the  sea  can  boast, 

So  deep  and  wide  and  spacious ; 
There  sports  thy  elan.  Leviathan, 

There  splendid  fleets  are  sailing ; 
These  lift  their  eyes  for  fresh  supplies, 

To  thee  in  stores  unfailing. 

7  What  thou  dost  give  they  eat.  and  live; 

Thy  hands  all  creatures  cherish : 

Thou  dost  hold  back,  in  dread  they  lack ; 

Dost  take  their  breath,  they  perish. 
Thy  Spirit  blows  and  life  bestowB, 

The  face  of  earth  renewing  ; 
Let  him  have  praise  through  endless  days. 

Rejoice  in  all  his  doing. 

8  Soon  at  his  stroke  the  mountains  smoke, 

Earth  trembles  at  his  seeing; 
Through  life  I  Tl  laud  and  sing  to  God, 

1  '11  praise  him  while  I  've  being. 
Joy  to  my  heart  shall  he  impart. 

My  warmest  thoughts  possessing ; 
When  sinners  doomed  are  all  consumed. 

My  soul  shall  give  him  blessing. 

Hallelujah! 

105  L.  M.  T. 

1  1TTITII  thanks  invoke  Jehovah's  name, 
\  1   His  deeds  through  all  the  world  proclaim  ; 
In  lofty  psalms  exalt  his  praise, 
And  talk  of  all  hi>  works  and  ways; 
Let  all  who  love  his  name  rejoice, 
And  glory  in  their  happy  choice  ; 


L92  PSALMS. 

His  saving  strength  betimes  implore. 
And  seek  his  presence  evermore  ; 
His  matchless  doings  bear  in  mind, 
The  judgments  by  his  lips  defined ; 
Ye  seed  of  Abraham,  his  sons, 
Ye  heirs  of  Jacob,  chosen  ones. 

2  Jehovah  is  our  God  alone, 

His  judgments  through  the  earth  are  known  ; 

His  words  to  endless  years  endure, 

His  covenant  shall  stand  secure  ; 

The  one  to  Abraham  revealed, 

To  Isaac  with  an  oath  was  sealed, 

Its  confirmation  Jacob  saw. 

For  Israel's  everlasting  law. 

That  Canaan's  land  and  residence, 

Should  be  their  own  inheritance  ; 

When  they  were  strangers  in  it.  too, 

And  were  but  small  and  very  few. 

3  "When  they  through  nations  passed  along. 
He  suffered  none  to  do  them  wrong ; 
"When  they  from  land  to  land  removed, 
Their  kings  for  them  were  oft  reproved ; 
••  Touch  not  my  own  Anointed's  arm, 
Nor  do  my  prophets  any  harm  :  " 

He  through  the  land  a  famine  spread, 
And  brake  the  staff  of  all  their  bread  : 
When  Joseph  for  a  slave  was  sold, 
Before  them  sent  a  leader  bold, 
Whose  feet  were  hurt  with  heavy  chains, 
Whose  soul  was  tried  and  pierced  with  pains 

4  Then  God  the  king  with  dreams  infused. 
Who  soon  the  Hebrew  captive  loosed  ; 
And  made  him  lord  of  all  the  land, 

To  give  his  senators  command  : 
So  Israel  down  to  Egypt  came. 
And  Jacob  dwelt  awhile  in  Ham ; 


PSALMS.  193 

He  there  increased  and  made  them  rise, 
And  tower  above  their  enemies; 
Whose  hearts  he  made  sore  hatred  feel, 
And  subtly  with  his  people  deal  : 
When  he  to  serve  him  Moses  Bends, 
And  Aaron  chose  to  work  his  ends. 

5T[They  showed  the  words  and  signs  of  God, 
His  wonder.-  spread  through  Ham  abroad  : 
He  all  tie1  land  in  darkness  held, 
Still  they  against  his  word  rebelled; 
lb'  turned  their  waters  into  blood, 
And  slew  the  fishes  in  the  flood  ; 
Then  frogs  came  np  from  all  their  springs 
Into  the  chambers  of  their  kings; 
He  .-pake,  and  Hies  came  forth  by  hosts, 
And  lice  through  their  devoted  coasts; 
lb'  gave  for  rain  fierce  storms  of  hail, 
Ami  lire  that  kindled  with  the  gale. 

G  He  smote  their  vines  and  sycamores, 
And  shattered  trees  along  their  shores; 
1!     -aid.  and  elouds  of  locusts  came. 
And  worms  that  numbers  cannot  name, 
Whose  teeth  consumed  their  tender  shoots, 
Devoured  the  choicest  of  their  fruits: 
He  smote  their  first-born  sons  at  length. 
Their  brightest  hopes  of  joy  and  strength; 
Then  brought  his  people  forth  with  gold. 
Not  one  was  feeble,  young  or  old ; 
When  they  were  gone  was  Egypt  glad. 
Whose  fear  had  made  them  sorely  .-ad. 

7  He  spread  a  cloud  above  their  head, 
Which  through  the  night  a  radiance  shed; 
He  sent  them  quails,  for  which  they  cried, 
With  bread  of  heaven  their  mouth  supplied; 
He  opened  rocks  and  waters  flowed, 
Like  rivers  ran  along  their  road  : 
13 


I 


194  PSALMS. 

He  kept  his  covenant  in  mind, 

With  Abraham,  his  servant,  signed ; 

He  to  his  seed  the  vow  fulfilled, 

And  gave  them  lands  by  nations  tilled : 

He  brought  them  up  with  joy  and  praise, 

That  they  might  serve  him  all  their  days. 

Hallelujah ! 

108  L.  M.     6  Hues. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  AH!  render  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord, 
\J  His  ceaseless  love  and  truth  record ; 
"Who  shall  announce  his  grand  display 
What  tongue  shall  utter  all  his  praise  ? 
How  blest  who  in  the  truth  delight, 
And  always  practice  what  is  right. 

2  Remember  me  with  that  regard, 
Thou  bearest  to  thy  chosen.  Lord  ; 
That  in  their  good  I  may  rejoice, 
And  in  their  gladness  join  my  voice  ; 
That  when  they  triumph  in  their  King, 
I  may  thy  great  salvation  sing. 

3*![We,  like  our  fathers,  have  declined, 
We  have  a  stiff,  rebellious  mind ; 
Thy  works  in  Egypt  they  knew  not, 
Thy  tender  mercies  were  forgot ; 
And  they  provoked  their  helper,  God, 
When  they  beside  the  Red  Sea  stood. 

4  He  saved  them  for  bis  name  alone, 
To  make  his  might  and  glory  known ; 
At  his  rebuke  the  Red  Sea  dried, 

And  they  walked  through  the  parted  tide ; 
He  saved  them  from  their  hating  foes, 
On  whom  he  let  the  waters  close. 

5  They  then  believed  and  sang  his  praise, 
But  soon  forgot  his  works  and  ways : 


PSALMS.  195 

They  waited  not  for  his  command, 

Hut  lusted  in  that  desert  land  : 

Their  bold  request  he  deigned  to  grant, 

But  left  their  soul  to  pine  in  want. 

G  They  envied  Moses  in  their  tents. 
And*  Aaron,  chief  among  the  saints: 
The  opening  earth  quelled  Dathan's  boast. 

And  swallowed  up  Abiram's  host : 

When  kindling  fire  upon  them  came. 
And  whelmed  the  wicked  in  the  flame. 

7^ They  then  a  calf  in  Horeb  ma 
And  to  the  molten  image  prayed : 
They  changed  the  glory  of  their 
Into  an  ox  that  does  but  graze  : 
Thus  they  forgot  their  Saviour.  I 
His  works  in  Egypt  and  the  flood. 

8  Then  God  arose  to  strike  them  dead. 
But  Moses  for  the  people  plead  : 
For  him  his  anger  was  restrained. 

Yet  still  they  murmured  and  complained ; 
Their  hearts  the  promised  land  despised. 
Nor  would  they  heed  when  God  advised. 

9  He  therefore  lifted  up  his  hand 
To  leave  them  in  that  desert  land : 
Their  children  through  the  earth  disperse. 
And  let  them  go  from  had  to  worse  ; 
They  were  by  Baal-peor  led. 

And  ate  the  offerings  of  the  dead. 

10  Their  daring  crimes  God's  wrath  awoke. 
He  sent  the  plague  which  on  them  broke  ; 
Then  Phinehas  rose  and  judgment  made. 
And  thus  at  once  the  pest  was  stayed ; 
Which  for  his  credit  shall  redound, 
While  age  to  age  in  turn  moves  round. 


196  PSALMS. 

liyTheir  God  in  Meribah  they  dared, 

When  Moses  in  their  chastening  shared  ; 
For  they  his  spirit  did  provoke, 
Till  with  his  lips  rash  words  were  spoke  : 
They  joined  with  heathen  in  the  way. 
Whom  God  commanded  them  to  slay. 

12  They  soon  by  idols  were  enticed. 
Their  sons  and  daughters  sacrificed  ; 
Whose  guiltless  blood  in  torrents  flowed. 
While  they  to  fiends  in  worship  bowed  ; 
They  were  by  their  own  works  defiled. 
By  their  misdeeds  and  lust  beguiled. 

13  All  this  yet  more  displeased  the  Lord. 
And  he  his  heritage  abhorred  ; 
He  gave  his  people  to  their  foes. 
Their  haters  ruled  them  as  they  chose  : 
They  were  subjected  to  their  hands. 
Who  laid  upon  them  hard  commands. 

14  He  gave  them  rescue  oftentimes. 
When  they  provoked  him  with  their  crimes 
He  oft,  when  they  were  brought  full  low. 
Bowed  kindly  to  their  cry  of  woe  ; 
He  kept  his  covenant  love  in  mind. 
And  made  their  cruel  captors  kind. 

Doxology. 

15  Save  us,  Jehovah,  God  our  King ! 
Thy  people  from  the  nations  bring ; 
Then  we  thy  name  with  thanks  will  praise, 
And  glory  in  thy  works  and  ways : 
Let  endless  blessings  crown  thy  reign,  — 
Let  all  the  peoples  say — Amen. 

Hallelujah ! 

107  C.  M.  Q. 

1  r\  IVE  thanks  for  blessings  to  the  Lord, 
VX  Whose  mercy  ever  flows  : 


PSALMS.  197 

•horn  bis  truth  and  grace  record. 

Whom  he  redeemed  from  : 
From  north  and  south,  from  east  and  west. 

He  brought  them  by  his  hand- : 
They  found  no  city  where  to 

They  trod  through  desert  Lands; 
When  faint  from  thirst  and  lack  of  bread. 

EUfi  ready  car  inclined  : 
Their  feet  In  his  right  way  were  led. 

That  they  a  home  might  find: 
Let  men  with  thank-  his  name  extol, 

His  wonders  great  and  good; 
IF-  satisfies  the  craving  soul. 

The  hungry  tills  with  food. 

2^|  Who  in  the  shades  of  darkness  dwell. 

Bound  in  afflictions  bands, 
Who  >\'M  against  his  words  rebel, 

Contemn  his  high  commands, 
11    leaves  to  pine  in  woe  and  care. 

Till  they  are  near  the  grave, 
When  to  his  ear  they  send  their  prayer. 

And  he  appears  to  .-are : 
He  brings  them  out  from  death's  dark  shade, 
ties  all  their  inward  pains; 
vers  bonds  upon  them  laid. 

And  breaks  their  heavy  chains  : 
Let  men  with  thank-  his  love  repay. 

These  wonders  of  his  ha:, 
He  takes  the  gates  of  brass  away. 

And  cuts  the  iron  bands. 

*         is,  by  their  folly  and  deceit. 

In  sorrow  spend  their  breath  : 
Their  soul  abhors  the  finest  meat. 

And  they  draw  near  to  death  : 
Then  for  Jehovah's  help  they  cry. 

When  overwhelmed  with  tn 


198  PSALMS. 

He  deigns  to  bear  them  from  on  high. 

And  sends  them  quick  relief: 
He  sheds  a  healthful  influence  round. 

Their  follies  he  foregoes  ; 
He  sends  them  balm  for  every  wound, 

And  cordial  for  their  woes : 
Let  men  with  thanks  his  wonders  praise. 

His  truth  and  love  record  ; 
Let  them  with  loudest  anthems  raise 

Their  honors  to  the  Lord. 


41fWho  sail  in  ships  and  cross  the  flood. 

In  waters  business  keep, 
They  see  the  mighty  works  of  God. 

His  wonders  in  the  deep; 
He  bids  the  storm  and  tempest  rise, 

Which  lift  the  roaring  waves  : 
Their  trembling  bark  ascends  the  skies, 

Then  to  the  depths  it  staves ; 
They,  struck  with  dread,  like  drunkards  reel 

Confounded.  God  implore  ; 
He  bids  the  angry  storm  be  still, 

They  gladly  reach  the  shore  : 
Let  men  with  thanks  exalt  the  Lord, 

His  wondrous  works  and  ways  : 
Let  them  with  saints  his  love  record, 

With  elders  shout  his  praise. 


5*[He  turns  the  streams  to  solid  ground, 

For  sin  the  fields  lays  bare  ; 
He  makes  the  barren  lands  abound, 

And  brings  the  famished  there  ; 
They  build  them  towns  and  dwell  in  peace, 

Plant  vineyards,  till  and  sow : 
They  multiply,  their  flocks  increase. 

Who  once  were  brought  so  low: 
He  pours  contempt  on  prince  and  chief, 

Their  wav  his  counsels  block  : 


PSALMS.  199 

He  sets  tho  poor  on  high  from  grief, 
And  makes  them  like  a  flock: 

Joy  to  the  just  his  dealing  brings, 
Gaill  shall  her  plea  forego; 

Win-  11  -can  these  things, 

Jehovah's  mercy  know. 

108  C.  M.  10  lines. 

5.     A  Psalm.     By  David. 
1   f\ll  God  !   my  heart  is  fixed  for  praise, 
\J  My  lips  thy  name  to  sing ; 
Wake  late  and  harp,  my  early  lays 

Shall  through  the  nations  ring: 
Up  to  the  clouds,  beyond  the  sky, 

Thy  truth  and  mercy  - 
Be  tie  hi  above  the  heavens  on  high, 

Thy  glory  great  below ; 
Hear  thou  our  prayer,  thy  faithful  care 

To  thy  beloved  show. 

!  Our  God  in  holy  vision  spake. 

Whose  words  with  joy  we  hail ; 
••  I  will  a  line  through  Shechem  make, 

And  measure  Succoth's  vale; 
Manasseh  's  mine,  and  Gilead, 

My  law  shall  Judah  mete ; 
On  Bphraim  will  I  rest  my  head, 

In  Moabwash  my  feet  : 
At  Edom,  too,  will  east  my  shoe, 

With  shout-  Philistia  greet." 

5  Who  will  conduct  to  Edom's  coaf 
To  cities  Btrongly  built  : 
Oh  God  !  wilt  thou  not  lead  our  host. 
Who  casl  us  off  for  guilt  ? 

e  n-  deliverance  from  our  woes. 
The  help  of  man  is  vain ; 
Through  God  we  shall  subdue  our  foes, 
And  safety  shall  obtain ; 


200  PSALMS. 

His  sovereign  frown  strikes  armies  down, 
And  we  the  victory  gain. 

109  L.  M.  D. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     By  David.     A  Psalm. 

1  TTOLD  not  thy  peace,  Almighty  God  ! 
JLL  Thou  whom  my  warmest  praises  laud  ; 
For  lips  of  guile  foul  slanders  frame, 
Which  lying  tongues  aloud  proclaim  : 
For  all  their  spite  there  is  no  cause, 
Save  my  attachment  to  thy  laws ; 

For  good  they  render  evil  deeds, 
And  while  I  pray  their  work  proceeds. 

2  Him  shall  a  wicked  one  command. 
And  on  his  right  shall  Satan  stand  ; 
When  judged  he  shall  no  mercy  win. 
His  very  prayer  become  a  sin  : 

On  earth  his  days  shall  soon  be  told, 
His  office  shall  another  hold  ; 
His  children  shall  be  fatherless. 
His  wife  in  widowed  loneliness. 

3  His  offspring  shall  be  vagrants  led, 
In  desolations  beg  their  bread  ; 
Extortioners  shall  catch  bis  wealth, 
His  labor  go  by  foreign  stealth  ; 
No  mercy  shall  on  him  descend. 
None  to  his  orphans  shall  extend  ; 
His  progeny  shall  be  destroyed, 
Their  name  become  extinct  and  void. 

4  His  father's  sin  shall  come  to  mind, 
His  mother's  shall  no  pardon  find  ; 
Their  guilt  shall  rise  to  their  disgrace, 
That  God  may  blot  them  from  the  race : 
Because  the  poor  he  never  spared, 

Nor  for  the  hurt  and  smitten  cared  ; 
Kept  from  the  blessing  he  abhorred, 
The  curse  he  loved  is  his  reward. 


PSALMS.  201 

5  He  clad  himself  with  cursing,  too, 
Which  shall  like  oil  his  bonefl  imbue ; 
He  shall  in  lasting  shame  be  clothed, 
And  even  by  himself  be  loathed. 
Hut  let  my  bouI  thy  grace  receive, 
With  good  my  needy  heart  relieve ; 
My  spirit  moans  her  grievons  wound, 
In  Bore  affliction  I  am  bound. 

G  My  days  are  like  a  shadow  lost. 
And  like  the  locust  I  am  t<  - 
My  knees  are  weak  through  fasting  prayer. 
My  flesh  declines  from  grief  and  care : 
For  I  'm  reproached  and  scorned  by  them. 
They  shake  the  head,  my  words  contemn  : 
Jehovah,  help  and  rescue  me. 
Afl  thou  hast  mercy  ever  free. 

7  Make  them  to  know  this  is  thy  hand, 
That  I  am  saved  by  thy  command  : 
If  they  will  curse  the  shame  be  theirs. 
Yet  biess  thou  me.  and  hear  my  prayers : 
While  they  are  mantled  in  their  shame, 
I  shall  with  crowds  adore  thy  name : 
For  thou  the  needy  wilt  console. 
None  shall  condemn  or  hurt  his  soul. 

110  L.  M.  6  lines. 

By  David.     A  P^alm. 

1  TEHOVAII  thus  addressed  my  Lord, 
J    "  Sit  down  at  my  right  hand,  adored. 
Till  thy  rebellious  foes  I  take. 

And  them  for  thee  a  footstool  make  : 
Thy  rod  of  strength  from  Zion  g 
Rule  thou  among  thy  haughty  foes. 

2  "  Thy  people  shall  with  love  obey, 
And  gladly  hail  thy  glorious  day  ; 
With  holiness  themselves  adorn. 

And  greet  thee  from  the  womb  of  morn  ; 


I  PSALMS. 

Because  thou  hast  thy  youthful  dew 
Distilling  blessings  ever  new. 

'•Jehovah  by  kimself  hath  sworn. 
Nor  from  his  oath  will  e'er  be  borne ; 
Thou  art  a  priest  for  evermore. 
And  like  Melchizedek  before  : 
On  thy  right  hand  shall  he  remain 
Till  all  opposing  powers  are  slain. 

••  He  shall  the  heads  of  kingdoms  wound 
And  strew  with  dead  the  lands  around ; 
His  banner  shall  be  wide  unfurled. 
For  he  shall  rule  and  judge  the  world  : 
Shalldrink  the  brook  along  the  way. 
And  lift  the  head  in  endless  sway." 


110 


C.  M.     6  lines. 


JEHOVAH  to  my  Sovereign  said, 
••  Sit  thou  at  my  right  hand. 
Until  I  have  thy  footstool  made 

Of  all  that  dare  withstand  : 
From  Zion,  Go  1  shall  send  thy  rod. 
Thy  haughty  foes  command. 

•'■  Thy  people  shall  themselves  adorn. 

And  thy  first  call  obey  : 
Shall  gr^et  thee  from  the  womb  of  morn, 

And  hail  thy  rising  day : 
Thy  youthful  'dew  shall  gladness  strew 

Along  thy  glorious  way. 

"Jehovah  by  himself  has  swore.: 

The  oath  he  will  not  break : 
Thou  art  a  priest  for  evermore. 

And  like  Melchizedek : 
And  he  shall  stand  at  thy  right  hand 

A  recompense  to  make. 


PSALMS. 

4  "  The  chiefs  of  kingdoms  he  shall  wound. 
I  till  the  tombs  with  dead  : 
.1  stretch  his  realm  1 1 1 »_*  earth  around. 
is  triumph  led  : 
i  the  way  his  thirst  allay. 
And  he  shall  lilt  the  head.'*1 

Ill  L    M. 

Hallelujah! 

1  \ITITB  all  my  heart  I  '11  thank  the  Lord. 

\  i     Among  the  saints  his  praise  record : 
eat,  and  sought  by  all 
on  his  name  desire  to  call. 

2  Bis  deeds  in  honored  greatness  .-oar. 
His  rectitude  is  evermore  : 

}[[<  works  were  made  to  bear  in  mind. 
And  show  that  he  is  good  and  kind. 

Furnishes  his  fearers  food. 
And  ever  makes  his  covenant  good; 
His  power  was  to  his  people  shown. 
To  make  the  heathen  lauds  their  own. 

4  His  work  in  truth  and  judgment  stands. 
Upright  and  wise  are  his  commands  ; 
His  words  are  fixed  and  very  sure. 
And  long  his  precepts  shall  endure. 

mption  to  his  people  came, 

And  holy  is  his  reverend  name  : 
His  fear  directs  to  wisdom's  ways. 
Lience  to  his  endless  praise. 

Ill  C.  It 

Hallelujah! 
1    \  M<  >X(r  the  saints  my  heartfelt  praise 
Jx  Shall  thank  and  bless  the  Lord: 
His  lasting  deeds  and  grand  displays 
just  with  joy  record. 


204  PSALMS. 

2  His  works  of  might  with  splendor  wrought, 

111  rectitude  designed. 
Were  made  to  wake  our  active  thought. 
And  show  that  he  is  kind. 

3  His  fearers  by  his  care  are  fed, 

Secure  his  covenant  stands  ; 
His  power  shone  bright  which  Israel  led, 
To  give  them  heathen  lands. 

-1  His  works  in  truth  and  judgment  shine, 
His  holy  precepts  sure  ; 
They  show  an  excellence  divine, 
And  ever  shall  endure. 

5  He  sends  redemption  from  our  sins, 
And  holy  are  his  ways  : 
True  wisdom  with  his  fear  begins, 
And  gives  him  endless  praise. 

Ill  8s  &  7s. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  "|\.f*Y  song  shall  laud  the  works  of  God 
ItJL  In  holy  convocation, 

Sought  out  by  all  who  on  him  call 
For  themes  of  adoration. 

2  His  deeds  of  fame  all  honor  claim, 

And  righteous  is  his  dealing  ; 
His  works  wire  wrought  to  fix  our  thought, 
And  show  his  kindly  feeling. 

3  He  gives  the  meat  his  children  eat, 

Fulfills  his  obligations  : 
He  showed  his  might  in  Israel's  sight 
To  give  them  heathen  nations. 

4  His  words  are  pure  and  very  sure, 

His  statutes  failing  never; 

His  works  all  told,  are  manifold, 

And  stand  in  truth  forever. 


'H 


PSALMS. 

5  He  hath  redeemed  his  own  esteemed. 
U\<  fear  is  righl  beginning; 
Who  learn  his  ways  and  endless  praise, 
Are  lasting  glory  winning. 

112  C.  M. 

Hallelujah! 

( >\V  happy  he  who  fears  the  Lord, 
And  j«»ys  in  hia  commands  ; 
His  seed  shall  have  a  rich  reward, 

Be  mighty  in  the  lands. 

2  His  house  with  growing  wealth  shail 

His  righte  Lure  : 

Light  shall  in  darkness  meet  his  eyes; 
His  heart  is  kind  and  pure. 

3  lie  lends  the  poor  with  liberal  hand 

And  with  discretion  U 

Firm  on  the  truth  he  safely  stands. 
His  name  to  memory  _ 

•i  He  shall  remain  unmoved  and  blest, 
Nor  evil  tiding-  dread  : 
His  heart  with  God  in  peace  shall  rest, 
Until  his  foes  are  dead. 

5  His  bounty  has  the  poor  relieved, 
II-  shall  be  lifted  high: 
Proud  men  shall  see  it  and  be  grieved. 
Shall  gnash  and  fret  and  die. 

112  8s  &  fa 

Hallelujah ! 
1  TT"II  AT  joy  of  mind  that  man  shall  find 
H     Who  greatly  fears  Jehovah  ; 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  rise  in  worth. 
Be  blest  when  life  is  over. 


I 


206  PSALMS. 

2  His  house  shall  grow  where  wealth  shall  flow, 

His  righteousness  is  ever ; 
Through  clouds  which  rise,  light  meets  his  eyes, 
His  kindness  faileth  never. 

3  He  condescends,  to  some  he  lends. 

And  lives  with  due  discretion  : 

His  deeds  enrolled  shall  be  extolled, 
And  rise  above  oppression. 

4  He  shall  not  dread  ill  tidings  spread,  ^ 

His  trust  is  in  Jehovah  : 
He  shall  be  blest  with  fearless  rest, 
His  foes  shall  triumph  over. 

5  His  righteous  fame  shall  raise  his  name, 

As  he  the  poor  did  cherish  ; 
Proud  men  shall  see.  and  fretted  be, 
Shall  gnash  and  melt  and  perish. 

113  C.  M.     6  lines. 

Hallelujah! 

1  AH!  praise,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
\J  His  great  and  glorious  name  ; 

Let  him  with  honors  be  adored, 
Throughout  this  earthly  frame  ; 

Let  him  be  blest  from  east  to  v. 
From  age  to  age  the  same. 

2  High  over  all  the  world  abroad 

Shines  forth  his  matchless  worth  ; 
Who  is  there  like  the  Lord  our  God. 

Who  rules  the  heavens  and  earth, 
Who  deigns  to  view  what  angels  do. 

And  men  of  meaner  birth? 

3  He  lifts  the  poor  from  menial  toil, 

The  needy  from  the  ground ; 
Pours  on  his  head  anointing  oil, 
With  nobles  has  him  crowned  ; 


PSALMS.  201 

lie  giveth  son?  to  barren  ones, 
With  j<»y  their  homes  resound. 

Hallelujah! 

113  8s.  &  7s.     6  lines. 

Hallelujah! 

1  All:  ye  servants  of  Jehovah, 

VJ   Praise  him  and  his  grace  adore  : 
sed  be  his  name  moreover. 
Now,  henceforth,  for  evermore: 
a-  rolls  the  eircling  sun 
Honors  shall  to  him  be  done. 

2  Hi  _:S  o'er  every  nation. 

Far  his  glory  shines  abroad, 

Throned  upon  the  highest  station  : 
is  like  the  Lord  our  God: 
One  whose  deep  and  piercing  view. 
a  what  men  and  angels  do? 

3  lie  lifts  up  the  poor  from  troubles, 

From  the  dust  the  needy  brings; 
aim  high  among  the  nobles. 
.  kings  j 
barren  one  prepares, 
.h,y  that  comes  from  smiling  heirs. 

Hallelujah.' 

114  L.  M. 

1  "\TTHEN  Israel  from  Egypt  came, 

\  »     When  Jacob  left  the  land  of  Ham. 
Then  Judah  was  his  sole  domain. 
And  there  Jehovah  held  his  reign. 

2  T  tw  his  work  and  fled, 
And  Jordan  started  back  with  dread ; 
The  mountain-  skipped  about  like  rams. 
The  little  hills  like  playful  lambs. 

11  * 


208  PSALMS. 

3  What  made  old  Jordan  turn  aback. 
The  waters  leave  their  wonted  track? 
What  made  the  lofty  mountains  leap, 
The  little  hills  like  playful  sheep 'r 

■4  Let  all  the  earth  with  reverence  awed, 
Bow  trembling  down  to  Jacob's  God, 
Who  made  the  rock  a  standing  pool, 
The  flint  to  stream  with  waters  cool. 

115  C.  M.  D. 

1  T  ORD.  not  to  us,  nor  to  our  name, 
JU  But  glory  all  be  thine  : 

Thy  truth  our  thanks  shall  ever  claim, 

Thy  mercy,  praise  divine  : 
Oh !  wherefore  should  the  nations  say, 

••  And  where  is  now  their  God?" 
His  high  commands  creation  sway. 

In  heaven  is  his  abode. 

2  Their  idols  wrought  of  molten  gold, 

Have  mouths  that  cannot  speak : 
Have  eyes  that  can  no  light  behold, 

And  ears  no  sounds  can  wake : 
TJieir  feet  nor  hands  they  cannot  move, 

Xor  mutter  through  their  throat : 
Like  them  their  makers  always  prove, 

And  all  who  trust  them  dote. 

3  Oh  Israel !  trust  thou  the  Lord, 

He  is  their  help  and  shield ; 
Oh  house  of  Aaron  !  trust  his  word, 

Thy  help  is  there  revealed  : 
All  ye  his  fearers  trust  in  him, 

Their  refuge  ever  kind ; 
He  will  his  chosen  ones  redeem. 

And  keep  his  own  in  mind. 

4  He  both  the  small  and  great  secures, 

Whose  hopes  on  him  are  laid ; 


PSALMS.  209 

He  will  add  more  to  you  and  yours. 
Who  heaven  and  earth  has  made: 

His  are  the  heavens,  stretched  high  abroad. 
The  earth  lie  gave  to  man: 

Now  hence  forever  bless  our  God, 
For  none  in  silence  can. 

Hallelujah! 

16  C.  M.  D. 

1  T^IIE  Lord  I  love  and  will  esteem, 
J_    For  he  has  heard  my  prayer  : 

1  therefore  will  give  thanks  to  him, 

While  he  my  fife  shall  spar-'. 
The  pangs  of  death  upon  me  came. 

The  -rave  beset  me  round: 
My  soul  I  s  raght  his  name. 

And  ready  succor  found. 

2  The  Lord  is  gracious,  just  and  kind, 

And  pity  loves  to  show  ; 
In  him  the  simple  safety  find, 

lb'  saved  me  when  brought  low: 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  r<  st, 
med  from  death  and  f<      -  : 
He  set  my  falling  footsteps  fast. 

And  kept  my  eyes  from  tears. 

3  My  walk  in  life  -hall  be  with  God 

By  faith  in  him  I  speak  : 
I  said  in  fear  and  trouble  bowed, 

Mankind  are  false  and  weak. 
What  just  requitals  can  I  make. 

Which  all  his  favor-  claim t 
I  will  the  cup  of  take, 

And  call  upon  his  name. 

4  The  portion  of  thy  saints  be  mine. 

Whose  death  is  dear  to  thee ; 


I 


210  PSALMS. 

Thy  handmaid's  son  is  wholly  thine, 
Whom  thou  from  bonds  dost  free  : 
Among  them  will  I  pay  my  vows, 
With  thanks  address  thy  name ;/ 
Within  thy  courts  and  in  thy  house, 
Thy  loved  Jerusalem. 

Hallelujah  I 
116  L.  M.  D. 

1  mHE  Lord  I  love,  for  he  will  bear, 

JL    And  to  my  prayer  has  lent  his  ear : 
My  thanks  to  him  1  mean  to  give, 
And  on  him  call  while  I  shall  live : 
The  bands  of  death  and  pangs  of  hell, 
With  mighty  sorrow-  on  me  fell : 
His  name  for  help  my  soul  besought. 
And  he  salvation  quickly  brought. 

2  The  Lord  is  gracious,  just  and  good, 
The  simple  are  preserved  by  God ; 
The  Lord  delights  to  pity  show. 

He  rescued  me  when  very  low : 
My  soul,  return  to  God  thy  rest, 
For  he  redeems  and  makes  thee  blest ; 
My  feet  from  falling  thou  hast  kept, 
Mine  eyes  from  tears  in  anguish  wept. 

3  My  walk  in  life  shall  please  the  Lord. 
My  soul  believes  and  trusts  his  word ; 
Mankind  are  false,  in  fear  I  said, 
The  time  I  these  afflictions  had. 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  his  benefits  bestowed  ? 
I  '11  drink  of  his  salvation's  cup. 
And  call  on  him  who  lifts  me  up. 

4  Among  thy  saints  will  I  appear. 
Whose  death  to  thee  is  counted  dear  \ 
Thy  handmaid's  son  is  wholly  thine, 

For  thou  hast  loosed  these  bonds  of  mine : 


'I 


PSALMS.  211 

With  praise  I  will  frequent  thy  house, 
With  nil  thy  people  pay  my  vows ; 
In  thine  own  courts  will  thank  thy  name, 
Thv  well  beloved  Jerusalem. 

Hallelujah ! 

116  8s  &  Is  D. 

LOVE  the  Lord,  for  ho  has  heard 
My  voice  and  supplication  : 
Whate'er  befall  on  him  I  '11  call, 

While  I  can  seek  Balvation  : 
The  pangs  of  hell  upon  me  fell, 
And  death  my  spirit  haunted  : 
I  cried  to  him,  my  bouI  red 
And  soon  my  prayer  was  granted. 

2  The  Lord  is  kind,  of  tender  mind. 
The  poor  by  him  are  cberis] 

Bis  grace  to  i 

Or  else  my  bouI  had  perished  : 
My  heart  to  rest,  return,  be  blest. 

My  feet  he  saved  from  falling ; 
Mine  eyes  from  tear-,  my  soul  from  fear-. 

And  death  so  much  appalling. 

3  The  Lord  I  '11  praise  through  all  my  days. 
1  >p<^ak  in  him  believing  : 

Mankind  are  false,  but  he  exalts. 
My  fears  and  grief  relieving  : 

How  shall  I.  Lord,  thy  love  reward, 
Thy  benefits  so  gracious  ? 

I  '11  join  my  voice  where  saints  rejoice. 
Whose  death  to  thee  is  precious. 

4  Thy  grace  hath  won  thy  handmaid's  son. 
Hath  loosed  my  bonds  forei 

I  '11  pay  my  vows  within  thy  house. 
And  leave  thy  service  never : 

With  thanks  thy  name  will  I  proclaim, 
In  songs  of  adoration  : 


212  PSALMS. 

To  thee  will  come,  Jerusalem, 
And  tell  his  great  salvation. 

Hallelujah ! 

117  L.   M. 

1  T  ET  all  mankind  their  Maker  laud, 
JLi  All  peoples  render  thanks  to  God, 
For  great  his  mercy  is  and  sure, 
And  ever  shall  his  truth  endure. 

Hallelujah ! 

117  C.  M. 

1  AH!  all  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord. 
\J  All  peoples,laud  his  name  : 
His  mighty  grace  and  truth  record. 
For  evermore  the  same. 

Hallelujah ! 

117  8s  &  Is. 

1  T)RAISE  Jehovah,  all  ye  nations. 
JL    Laud  him  all  ye  tribes  and  lands. 
For  his  grace  and  great  salvations ; 
Ever  firm  his  promise  stands. 

Hallelujah  1 

117  8s  &  Is. 

1     A  LL  peoples  laud  and  praise  our  God. 
j\_  From  every  land  and  nation  ; 
His  truth  endures,  his  grace  secures 
A  free  and  full  salvation. 

Hallelujah! 

118  8s  &  Ts  D 

1  /~i  I  YE  thanks  and  laud  our  gracious  God, 
VT  His  mercy  is  forever  : 
Let  Israel  his  goodness  tell, 

His  mercy  failing  never : 
Let  Aaron's  house  unite  their  vows, 

His  mercv  is  attending  ; 


PSALMS.  21  r 

Who  fear  hifl  nam-?  show  forth  the  same, 
do  ending. 

2  When  Borely  tried  to  him  I  cried. 

I  he  eame  quickly  to  me  : 
With  :  r  I  will  not  fear 

The  harm  that  man  can  do  me : 
lie  with  r  •)  meet  my  foes. 

Away  shall  they  be  driven  : 
id  in  war  is  better  far 

Than  can  by  man  be  given. 

3  On  him  to  lean  will  better  screen. 

Than  nobles  in  their  stations : 
He  brought  me  through,  my  foes  he  slew 

When  all  the  nations  : 

When  they  combined  against  me  joined. 

In  blood  I  deeply  drenched  them  : 
Lik^  bees  1         -ame.  but  in  his  name. 

Like  fire  of  thorns  I  quenched  them. 

4  Sore  thrust  they  all  to  make  me  fall. 

And  God  upheld  my  station  : 
He  is  my  strength  and  is  at  length 

My  song  and  great  salvation. 
Just  men  shall  joy  and  shouts  employ. 

And  triumph  when  assaulted  : 
I  Lb  my  tower,  his  arm  of  power 

And  right  hand  is  exalted. 

I  from  death.  I  "11  spend  my 

In  telling  of  Jehovah  : 
The-  a  sts  when  he  con 

He  1 1  •  me  over  : 

Ope  wide  his  gates  where  Jah  aw 

The  praise  the  righteous  render: 
He  heard  my  prayer,  I  '11  thank  him  there. 

My  S  1  defender. 

6  That  -tone  refused  has  now  been  used 

As  head  of  all  the  building  : 


2U  PSALMS. 

This  God  hath  done,  the  holy  One, 
And  wonder  it  is  yielding. 

This  day  he  made  our  praise  be  paid, 
With  joy  and  loud  hosanna  : 

Save  now.  oh  Lord !  success  award, 
Spread  over  us  thy  banner. 

7  Him  we  proclaim,  who  in  God's  name. 

Shall  come  and  never  falter  ; 
Light  springs  divine,  with  cords  confine 

The  victim  for  the  altar : 
Thou  art  my  God.  whom  I  will  laud. 

Exalted  high  forever  : 
Oh  !  bless  his  name,  his  grace  proclaim, 

His  mercy  failing  never. 

IIS  8s  &  Ts  D. 


'B 


For  his  mercy  has  no  end  ; 
Israel  count  his  favors  over. 

His  unfailing  grace  commend  : 
Let  the  house  of  Aaron  ever. 

Show  his  kindness  and  esteem  ; 
Say  his  mercy  faileth  never. 

Xe  who  put  your  trust  in  him. 

2  When  I  called  in  woe  he  heard  me, 

When  in  trouble  helped  me  through  ; 
He  with  strength  delights  to  gird  me, 

I  '11  not  fear  what  man  can  do  : 
He  my  aiders  well  sustaineth, 

I  shall  see  my  foes  destroyed : 
Trust  in  him  much  more  availeth 

Thau  all  help  by  man  employed. 

3  Better  trust  in  his  salvation 

Than  iu  help  which  nobles  show ; 
When  pursued  by  every  nation, 
In  his  name  I  laid  them  low : 


PSALMS.  215 

When  th«"'ir  ranks  were  round  me  foi 
i  they  fell  in  sore  amaze : 

When  like  bees  around  me  Bwarming, 
i  I  quenched  them  like  a  bl 

4  Rushing  on  with  indignation, 

i  repelled  the  impious  throng; 
ition, 

He's  and  pong. 

ill  triumph  when 
shall  through  their  dwellings  run  : 
God's  right  hand  is  much  exall 
His  right  arm  hath  wonders  done. 

5  I  shall  live  as  God  dec 

And  his  praise  shall  tune  my  breath  ; 
Though  he  chastens,  ne'er  consigns  me 

To  the  dark  abode  of  death. 
d  now  his  gates  before  me. 
In  them  will  I  thank  the  Lord  : 
There  the  righteous  will  ad 
There  thy  help  will  I  record. 

the  stone,  by  all  rejected. 
Of  the  corner  made  the  head  : 
Thu-  it  was  by  God  elected, 
Marvelous  it  is  indeed. 

be  much  elated. 
On  this  day  Jehovah  i 
Thus  to  happy  times  translated, 
May  thy  goodness  be  displayed. 

7  Blest,  who  comes  God's  truth  declaring. 

From  his  house  we  '11  bless  thy  name  : 
God  to  ns  new  light  i-  bearing; 

For  the  altar  bind  the  lamb. 
God!  my  God  !  ver 

Lou  lend; 

Oh!  give  thanks  and  praise  Jehovah. 

For  his  mercy  has  no  end. 


216  PSALMS. 

119    (Verse  1.)  C   M. 

1  TTOW  blest  the  perfect  in  the  way, 
JlL  Who  keep  Jehovah's  word  ; 
How  blest  who  his  commands  obey, 

And  wholly  seek  the  Lord. 

2  Who  also  do  no  evil  deed, 

But  walk  in  all  his  ways  : 
AYho  still  to  keep  thy  charge  proceed, 
Thy  precepts  all  their  days. 

3  Oh !  could  my  modes  of  life  be  framed 

Thy  statutes  to  observe  ; 
Then  should  I  never  be  ashamed. 
Nor  from  thy  mandates  swerve. 

4  While  learning  thy  right  judgments,  Lor 

My  praise  will  they  awake ; 

I  am  resolved  to  keep  thy  word, 

But  thou  must  not  forsake. 

119  (Verse  1.)         8s    &    Is    D. 

1  TTOW  blest  are  they  who  keep  the  way 
JJL  Nor  truthful  bounds  pass  over  : 
How  blest  are  souls  thy  law  controls, 

Who  wholly  seek  Jehovah. 
Their  cautious  feet  shun  all  deceit, 

But  in  thy  ways  are  moving ; 
They  understand  thy  wise  command, 

And  always  are  improving. 

2  Oh !  that  my  ways,  through  all  my  days 

Were  in  thy  paths  directed : 
Shame  shall  not  rise,  when  in  my  eyes. 

Thy  statutes  are  respected. 
When  I,  oh  Lord !  have  learned  thy  word 

Shall  praise  be  corresponding; 
Then  shall  thy  law  be  kept  with  awe ; 

Oh !  leave  me  not  desponding. 


PSALMS.  -217 

119  (Verse  9.)  C.    M. 

1  TT()^  can  a  youth  his  way  make  pure, 
il  And  keep  it  by  th y  w 1 1 rd I 

me  in  thy  commands  be  sure: 

My  heart  1  Lriv--  the  Lord. 

2  I  Ve  hi<  gs  in  my  bn 

That  I  stray  do!  from  I 

Jehovah,  thou  art  ever  bl 
Thy  statutes  teach  to  me. 

3  Thy  judgments  shall  my  lips  employ, 

Which  thine  own  month  hath  told; 
Thy  testimonies  give  more 

than  earth  with  all  her  gold. 

■i  Thy  precepts  will  I  keep  in  mind. 
And  on  thy  paths  will  look : 
Thy  ied, 

I  '11  ne'er  forget  thy 

119  (Verse  v-    &    T<    D. 

^l  T  ORD.  how  shall  youth  learn  heav' 
Jj  Thy  si  them  ponder  : 

Which  I  to  find  give  heart  and  mind. 

Oh  !  let  me  never  wander. 
Thy  word  within,  to  keep  from  sin. 

1  sacredly  have  hidden  ; 
Oh  blessed  Lord  !  teach  me  thy  word. 

And  what  is  there  forbidden. 

2  Thy  works  lips  have  told. 

The  words  thy  spirit  teaches  : 
Thy  way  I  love,  thy  law  above 

All  earthly  good  and  riches. 
Thy  precepts  still  my  thoughts  shall  fill. 

Thy  statu*  •  - 
Thy  words  and  ways  shall  wake  my  prai><\ 

And  ne  selected. 


218  PSALMS. 

119  C.  M. 

1  AH  !  grant  thy  servant  life  from  then, 
VJ  I  '11  keep  thy  word  with  awe  , 
And  open  thou  mine  eyes  i 

The  wonders  in  thy  law. 

2  I  am  a  stranger  here  below, 

Hide  not  thy  wise  commands : 
My  soul  breaks  forth,  and  longs  to  know 
The  judgments  of  thy  hands. 

3  Proud  men  accursed  are  scourged  by  thee. 

Who  thy  commandments  hs 
Roll  off  contempt  and  shame  from  me, 
For  on  thy  law  I  wait. 

4  While  princes  vent  at  me  their  spile. 

I  on  thy  statutes  muse  : 
Thy  testimonies  my  delight. 
As  counselors  I  use. 

119  (Verse  17.)     s>    &    Is    D. 

1  T^HAT  I.  oh  Lord  !  may  learn  thy  word. 
J_    Keep  me  from  making  blunders : 

Unveil  inj  sight  to  see  aright 
Thy  law  with  all  its  wonders. 

1  feel  my  birth  is  strange  to  earth, 
Hide  not  thy  sacred  treasures : 

My  soul  aspires  with  strong  desires. 
And  breaks  to  taste  their  pleasures. 

2  Thou  hast  dispersed  proud  men  accursed. 

Who  thy  commands  derided  :    - 
From  all  contempt  my  soul  exempt. 

Thy  word-  my  feet  have  guided. 
Thy  statutes  brought  that  peace  I  sought. 

When  princes  uttered  railing : 
Thy  words  are  right,  and  my  delight, 

My  counselors  unfailing. 


PSALMS.  -219 

119  (Vera.  25.)  C.    M. 

1   "A  TV  soul  is  cleaving  to  the  ground, 
_J1    Thy  word  shall  make  me  live  : 
My  ways  1  Ve  told  and  answers  found, 
To  me  thy  statutes  give. 

li  Thy  wonders  shall  employ  my  thought. 
(Mi!  make  me -know  thy  way.-: 
My  soul  to  sore  affliction  brought. 
Thy  word  alone  can  raise. 

Fhe  way  o\'  lies  make  me  refuse. 

To  loi  ••  thy  law  BO  kind  : 
The  way  of  truth  I  always  choose. 
Thy  judgments  keep  in  mind. 

4  Thy  just  commandments  have  I  done, 
Bid  shame  from  me  depart : 
Thy  way  with  joy  my  feet  shall  run, 
Thou  wilt  enlarge  my  heart. 

119  ^>  &   Ts  D. 

1  "\  TY  spirit  clings  to  earthly  things. 
JjL  "With  promised  grace  restore  me  : 
Teach  me  thy  word,  thine  ears,  oh  Lord : 

Have  heard  my  lips  adore  thee. 
Thy  statutes  show,  that  I  may  know. 

And  talk  of  all  their  beaut 
Give  strength  and  skill  to  do  thy  will, 

And  tit  me  for  my  duties. 

2  Thy  law  divine  around  me  twine. 

Remove  the  way  of  lying: 
I  chose  thy  truth  in  early  youth. 

To  keep  it  have  been  trying. 
I  *ve  set  my  hand-  to  thy  commands. 

Let  shame  forego  her  char. 
I  Tl  run  thy  ways,  as  heavenly  rays, 

My  heart  with  zeal  enlarg 


220  PSALMS. 

119    (Verse  33.)  C.    M. 

[ !  guide  me  in  thy  statutes.  Lord, 


]    AH!  g 

U  I'll 


keep  them  to  the  end  ; 
Oh  !  make  me  understand  thy  word, 
To  which  my  heart  I  bend. 

2  Thy  just  commands  are  joys  of  mine, 

In  them  my  path  make  pla;n  ; 
My  heart  to  all  thy  words  incline, 
And  not  to  earthly  gain. 

3  Let  not  mine  eyes  deceits  behold, 

Thy  ways  I  wish  to  see  ; 
Thy  word  unto  thy  servants  told, 
Do  thou  make  good  to  me. 

4  Turn  that  disgrace  I  dread  away, 

For  good  thy  judgments  are  ; 
I  long  thy  precepts  to  obey. 
With  truth  my  strength  repair. 

119  (Verse  33.)      8s    &    7s    D. 

1  npEACH  me.  oh  Lord  !  thy  way  and  word, 
_L  I  would  that  bliss  inherit  : 

Help  me  fulfill  thy  law  and  will, 

My  warmest  love  they  merit. 
Make  me  pursue  thy  jjrecepts.  too, 

In  which  are  all  my  pleasures ; 
My  spirit  draw  to  keep  thy  law, 

And  not  to  earthly  treasures. 

2  Turn  off  mine  eyes  from  vanities, 

And  be  my  zeal  promoted  ; 
Thy  word  of  grace  around  me  place, 

I  am  to  thee  devoted. 
Let  fear  of  shame  yield  up  her  claim, 

Right  judgment  thou  dost  measure ; 
Thy  precepts  show  I  We  longed  to  know, 

And  grant  me  thy  good  pleasure. 


PSALMS.  221 

119    (Veraett.)  C.    M. 

1  T  OKI),  let  thy  mercies  come  to  me, 
1j  Thy  promised  help  afford  : 
Th»in  shall  revilera  hear  and 

rfely  trust  thy  word 

2  Not  from  my  mouth  thy  promise  take. 

Thy  judgments  I  observe  : 

Thy  holy  law  J  will  n<»t  break, 

Nor  ever  from  it  swerve. 

3  I  Tl  walk  at  large  and  be  at  rest, 

And  still  thy  p  k  : 

Thy  words  to  kings  will  I  attest, 
Nor  be  ashamed  to  speak. 

4  I  Tl  take  delight  in  thy  commands, 

Which  fill  my  heart  with  joy : 
1  Tl  to  thy  statutes  raise  my  hands. 
Which  shall  my  thoughts  employ. 

119  (Verse  41.)      s<  &    fg    D. 

1  AH  Lord!  befriend,  salvation  send. 
U  Thy  promised  aid  afford  me  : 
That  1  may  tell,  reproach  to  quell, 

Thy  word  I  trust  restored  me. 

Thy  truth,  my  stay,  take  not  away. 
N<>r  from  my  mouth  dissever; 

So  shall  thy  law  be  kept  with  awe. 
Forever,  and  forever. 

2  My  walk  shall  -how  while  here  below, 

I  am  thy  precepts  seeking  : 
To  kings  i  shall  thy  statutes  tell, 

Nor  be  ashamed  for  speaking. 

Thy  word  excites  my  chief  delights, 

Thy  law  my  highest  pleasures  : 

I  Tl  lift  my  hand-  to  thy  commands, 
And  hold  them  as  my  treasures. 


222  PSALMS. 

119  (Verse  49.)  C.    M. 

1  T  ORD,  keep  thy  promises  in  mind, 
Jj  Which  thou  hast  made  my  hope  : 
This  comfort  I  in  suffering  find, 

Thy  word  my  life  holds  up. 

2  Not  from  thy  law  do  I  depart. 

Though  scorned  by  lips  of  pride  ; 
Thy  judgments  have  consoled  my  heart, 
Which  in  my  thoughts  abide. 

3  Rage  seized  on  me  that  wicked  men 

Thy  holy  law  forego  : 
Songs  have  thy  statutes  for  me  been 
In  my  sojourns  below. 

4  Thy  name  I  call  to  mind  by  night. 

Thy  law  my  thought  employs : 

Thy  precepts  have  I  kept  in  sight, 

Which  yield  me  heavenly  joys. 

119  (Verse  49.)      Ss   &    Ts    D. 

1  T  ORD.  bear  in  mind  thy  promise  kind, 
JJ  Whence  all  my  hopes  I  borrow : 
Thy  gracious  word  has  joy  conferred, 

And  comfort  in  my  sorrow. 
Not  from  thy  law  do  I  withdraw. 

Though  all  the  proud  deride  me ; 
Thy  works  of  old.  by  memory  told, 

To  consolation  guide  me. 

2  Thy  law  they  break,  thy  word  forsake. 

And  this  my  heart  amazes : 
Thy  word  of  truth  from  early  youth. 

Has  waked  my  warmest  praises. 
Thy  name  by  night  brings  new  delight, 

I  keep  thy  law  before  me : 
Thy  precepts  gave  this  joy  I  have, 

For  which  I  will  adore  thee. 


PSALMS  22c 

1 19  (Verse  C.    M. 

1  TEHOVAH,  thou  my  portion  art. 
t)    Thy  word  my  heritage  : 

Thy  favor  Bought  with  all  my  heart. 
Do  thou  to  me 

2  My  wandering  footsteps  I  butt 

Ami  turned  them  to  thy  word  : 
I  hastened  on  and  ne'er  delayed 

To  keep  thy  statutes.  Lord. 

3  The  bands  of  sinners  round  me  came. 

But  to  thy  law  L  stood  ; 
At  midnight  will  I  thank  thy  name. 
Thy  judgments  ar 

4  1  am  in  spirit  linked  to  all 

Who  fear  and  honor  thee; 

Thy  mercy  tills  this  earthly  ball, 
thy  stat nu's  teach  to  me. 

119  (Verse  57.)       8s    &    Ts    D. 

1  T  'VE  promised.  Lord.  I  M  keep  thy  word. 

_L  Thou  art  my  only  portion  : 

Oh!  grant  me  grace  to  win  the  race. 

I  've  sought  with  warm  devotion. 
Those  ways  I  viewed  my  feet  pursued. 

And  to  thy  laws  I  turned  them  : 
I  ne'er  delayed,  hut  haste  I  made 

To  thy  commands  and  learned  them. 

2  Thy  law  is  not  by  me  forgot. 

Though  wicked  men  distress  me  : 

Thy  righteous  ways  shall  have  my  praise, 

At  midnight  I  will  bless  thee. 
Thy  friend-  are  mine,  thy  law  divine 

Cements  the  best  relation  ; 
Oh!  teach  me  still,  thy  word  and  will, 

Thy  mercy  fills  creation. 


224  PSALMS. 

119  (Verse  65.)  C.    M. 

1  p  00D  hast  thou  done  thy  servant,  Lord, 
IX  Things  promised  I  receive  : 

Teach  me  right  judgment  by  thy  word, 
Thy  precepts  I  believe. 

2  I  strayed  till  by  thy  rod  subdued. 

But  now  thy  sayings  heed : 
How  good  art  thon.  and  doing  good. 
Thy  statutes  make  me  read. 

3  Proud  men  have  forged  a  lie  of  me. 

Thy  precepts  are  my  might : 
As  fat  as  grease  in  heart  they  1*?. 
Thy  law  is  my  delight. 

•i  Good  for  my  soul  has  suffering  wrought. 
Thy  statutes  to  unfold  : 
The  words  thy  gracious  mouth  has  taught 
Exceed  all  stores  of  gold. 

119  (Verse  65.)       8s    &    Ts    I>. 

1  AH  Lord!  I  find  thy  dealings  kind, 
\J  As  promised  to  thy  servant : 
Thy  perfect  way  to  me  display. 

My  faith  and  hope  are  fervent. 
I  strayed  before,  but  chastened  sore, 

I  keep  thy  word  with  duty : 
Thy  work-  and  ways  surpass  all  praise. 

Thy  law  has  matchless  beauty. 

2  I  am  belied  by  lips  of  pride. 

But  keep  thy  precepts  wholly  : 
Their  stores  increase,  but  I  have  peace 

From  thy  commandments  solely. 
Thy  chasteiiings  taught  what  long  I  'd  sought, 

thy  statutes  to  the  letter ; 
Than  stores  of  gold,  ten  thousand  fold, 

Thy  words  to  me  are  better. 


PSALMS.  225 

119  C.  M. 

1  rrilV  hands  have  made  and  lashioned  me. 
J_    I  would  thy  precepts  gain: 

Thy  fearers  will  rejo 
thy  words  my  hope  Bostain. 

2  Thou  hast  afflicted  me  in  love, 

Thy  judgments  all  are  right : 
Oh  !  let  thy  work  of  mercy  prove 
To  be  for  my  delight. 

;;  That  I  may  live  compassion  show. 
Thy  precepts  are  my  joy  : 
Give  shame  to  quell  my  wr 

Thy  words  my  thought-  employ. 

4  Turn  those  to  me  who  fear  the  Lord. 
And  thy  commandments  know  : 
My  heart  make  perfect  in  thy  word. 
That  I  may  shame  foi 

119  (Verse  73.)      8s    &     ts    D. 

1  rilVL  me  a  mind  thy  truth  to  tin-]. 

VT  Oh!  thou,  whose  hands  have  made  me 
Who  worship  thee  will  gladly  see 

I  have  in  faith  obeyed  thee. 
All  thou  dost  do  is  ju>t  and  true. 

In  love  am  I  corrected  ; 
Let  comfort  flow  from  tears  of  woe. 

To  cheer  a  heart  dejected. 

2  That  mercy  give  on  which  I  live. 

Thy  words  of  love  delight  me  : 
Let  all  have  shame  who  slanders  frame. 

Thy  laws  to  love  excite  me. 
Turn  all  to  me  who  honor  thee. 

Whose  feet  on  truth  are  grounded; 
Make  me  to  stand  on  thy  command. 

That  I  be  not  confounded. 
15 


226  PSALMS. 

119  (Verse  81.)  C.    M. 

1  ~nOR  thy  salvation  faints  my  soul, 
Jj    With  thine  own  words  regale  ; 
When  will  thy  grace  my  heart  console  ? 

Mine  eyes  in  waiting  fail. 

2  I  'm  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke, 

Yet  still  thy  statutes  praise  ; 
When  shall  my  troublers  feel  thy  stroke  ? 
How  many  are  my  days? 

3  Proud  men  with  snares  my  life  dist/ess, 

Thy  law  they  will  not  have  ; 
All  thy  commands  are  faithfulness , 
From  false  accusers  save. 

4  They  quite  destroyed  me  in  the  land, 

But  to  thy  words  I  hold ; 
Thy  quickening  grace  for  me  command, 
I  '11  keep  what  thou  hast  told. 

119   (Verse  81.)      8s    &    7  s    D. 

WAIT,  oh  Lord!  for  thine  own  word, 

And  faint  for  thy  salvation ; 
My  sight  decays  in  seeking  rays 

Of  promised  consolation. 
With  grief  I  :m  choked  like  bottles  smoked, 

But  still  thy  words  remember  ; 
Jehovah,  rise  !  my  foes  surprise  ; 

My  days  before  me  number. 

The  proud  prepared  to  have  me  snared, 

By  means  the  most  unlawful ; 
But  help  thou  me !  thy  servant  free 

From  schemes  that  are  so  awful. 
I ' ve  not  forsook  thy  holy  book, 

Although  most  sorely  stricken ; 
That  I  may  still  obey  thy  will, 

My  heart  in  mercy  quicken. 


'i 


PSALMS.  281 

0.  M. 

1  rpiIY  word  in  heaven  is  settled,  Lord, 
X    And  evermore  shall  last : 

Thy  faithfulness  shall  earth  record. 

Which  fixed  by  thee  stands  fast 

2  They  stand  to  show  thy  judgments  right, 

Thy  servants  all  abide  : 
Had  not  thy  law  been  my  delight 

I  should  with  grief  have  died. 

3  Thy  precepts  I  will  ne'er  forget, 

By  which  thou  quickenest  me : 

For  them  my  heart  is  fully  set, 
I  "m  thine,  and  saved  by  thee. 

4  Proud  ones  to  Blay  me  do  intend. 

Yet  through  thy  word  I  stand: 
I  've  seen  in  man  perfection  end, 
But  wide  is  thy  command. 

19  (Verse  89.)     Ss    &    7-    R 

1  "OOREVER,  Lord,  remains  thy  word, 

J:    In  heaven's  high  habitations  : 

on  thy  commands  all  nature  stands. 
Thy  truth,  all  generations. 

They  have  remained  as  when  ordained. 

Thy  law  by  all  is  cherished : 
Unless  thy  word  had  joy  conferred. 

I  should  in  grief  have  perched. 

2  Thy  precept-  shall  within  me  dwell, 

With  them  dost  thou  restore  me : 
I  've  sought  thy  ways,  accept  my  praise, 

I  'm  thine  aud  will  adore  thee. 
The  wicked  wait  to  seal  my  fate, 

Thy  word  is  my  protection; 
Thy  law.  oh  God !  is  very  broad, 

But  men  have  not  perfection. 


228  PSALMS. 

119  (Verse  97.;  C.    M. 

1  TTOW  in  thy  law  my  pleasure  grow?, 
XL  To  which  my  thoughts  incline  ! 

It  makes  me  wiser  than  my  foes. 
For  it  is  always  mine. 

2  From  meditating  in  thy  word, 

My  teachers  I  exceed  ; 
Than  ancient  men  in  skill  preferred, 
So  much  thy  ways  I  heed. 

3  From  evil  paths  my  feet  refrain, 

That  I  may  keep  thy  word ; 
Nor  from  thy  judgments  far  remain, 
For  thou  dost  guide  me,  Lord. 

4  How  sweet  thy  sayings  to  my  mouth, 

Like  honey  to  my  tongue  ; 
Thy  precepts  make  me  learn  true  worth, 
And  hate  the  path  of  wrong. 

119  (Verse  97.)     8s    &    Ts    D. 

1  AH  God !  above,  thy  law  I  love, 
VJ  And  daily  on  it  ponder : 

My  knowledge  goes  beyond  my  foes, 
Since  ne'er  from  it  I  wander. 

I  study  more  in  sacred  lore, 
My  teachers  thus  excelling ; 

The  ancients  find  themselves  behind, 
For  on  thy  word  I  'm  dwelling. 

2  I  've  turned  my  feet  from  all  deceit, 

So  far  thy  truth  has  brought  me ; 
I  've  kept  in  view  thy  judgments,  too, 

For  these  thy  lips  have  taught  me. 
Thy  words  are  sweet  beyond  my  meat. 

Than  honey  more  delicious ; 
From  thy  command  I  understand, 

And  hate  whate'er  is  vicious. 


PS  VLMS.  220 

119  (Ver.se  105.)  C.    ML 

1  rPHY  word  's  a  liixht  to  show  my  way. 
1   A  lamp  my  feet  to  guide; 

I  We  sworn  thy  precepts  to  obey, 
And  will  the  oath  abide. 

2  Grant  me  the  quickenings  of  thy  word. 

Afflicted  much  and  weak  : 
Teach  me  thy  righteous  statutes,  Lord, 
pt  the  praise  I  speak. 

3  My  soul  as  in  my  hand  I  lay. 

Thy  law  is  ne'er  forgot : 
Nor  from  thy  precepts  do  I  stray. 
When  sinners  for  me  plot. 

4  Thy  testimonies  ever  mine, 

With  joy  do  I  attend  : 
And  to  thy  statutes  still  incline. 
To  keep  them  to  the  end. 

119  v   7>  D. 

1  rpHY  word  *s  a  light  before  my  sight, 
J_    A  lamp  my  footsteps  guiding  : 

I  Ye  sworn  thy  ways  shall  be  my  pra:>". 

The  oath  shall  be  abiding. 
Oh!  cheer  me.  Lord,  by  thy  good  word, 

For  I  am  much  afflicted  : 
Instruct  me  now.  accept  my  vow. 

Thy  love  i<  not  restricted. 

2  Thy  law  is  uot  by  me  forgot. 

Yet  I  have  constant  terror ; 
Because  a  snare  the  proud  prepare. 

Though  I  am  not  in  error. 
Thy  word  -hall  be  a  rest  for  me, 

A  joy  that  naught  shall  sever  : 
My  heart  and  mind  I  have  inclined 

To  k-^ep  thy  statutes  ever. 


230  PSALMS. 

119  (Verse  113.)  C.    M. 

1  rpHY  law  I  love  and  waverers  hate. 
J_    Oh  Lord!  my  rest  and  shield  : 
For  thine  own  promises  I  wait. 

Till  help  shall  be  revealed. 

2  To  me  thy  just  commandments  give. 

From  evil  doers  save  : 
Hold  thou  me  up  and  I  shall  live. 
And  shame  shall  never  have. 

3  I  "m  safe,  if  thou  sustain  my  cause. 

Thy  statutes  much  I  prize  : 
Thou  hatest  those  who  break  thy  laws, 
For  their  deceits  are  lies. 

4  Like  dross  thou  dost  the  wicked  make, 

I  hence  thy  laws  revere  ; 
For  dread  of  thee  my  flesh  doth  shake. 
And  I  thy  judgments  fear. 

119  (Verse  113.)     8s    &    T.S    I). 

1  TTAIN  thoughts  I  hate,  but  love  to  wait 

l  Upon  thy  law.  Jehovah  : 
Thy  word  's  my  hope,  thy  name  my  prop. 

My  hiding-place  and  cover. 
From  me  depart,  ye  proud  of  heart, 

My  God  I  now  am  serving ; 
Uphold  me,  Lord,  teach  me  thy  word, 

My  hope  from  shame  preserving. 

2  Safe  shall  I  be.  upheld  by  thee, 

Thy  statutes  still  regarding; 
Proud  men  thy  frown  hath  trodden  down. 

For  falsehood  and  defrauding. 
Thy  law.  my  stay,  shall  put  away 

The  proud  that  dross  resemble  : 
Thy  truth  surveyed  makes  me  afraid. 

And  I  before  thee  tremble. 


PSALMS.  231 

119  r  C   M. 

i  and  justice  I  have  stood. 


1  TN  ri{ 

1    Let 


Let  not  the  proud  op] 
To  m      -  good, 

Do  thou  my  v. 

2  Mi  r  thy  salvation  wait. 

And  for  thy  righteous  word  : 
Grant  me  thy  mercy  whicl 

I  thy  pure  statute?.  Lord. 

3  Thy  testimonies  let  me  know. 

And  wise  thy  servant  make  : 
Lor'  do, 

d  they  thy  statutes  break. 

ine  gold  thy  right  comn 
I  ever 
Thy  word  my  I  demands. 

And  false!  *pise. 

119  8s  &   7a  D. 

1  T  'VE  justly  done  by  every  one. 
JL  Save  me  from  all  oppression  : 
A  surety  1  to  me. 

Give  not  the  proud  possession. 

-  grow  blind  thy  truth  to  find, 
And  fail  for  thy  salvation : 
Thy  statu!      -  1  let  me  k 

thy  peace  and  consolation. 

2  Thy  servant  teach,  help  him  to  n ; 

The  |  ken : 

'T  is  time  for  thee  to  do  and 
For  men  thy  law  have  broken. 

Thy  words  I: 

Beyond  all  earthly  I 
Thy  |  lust  I  call, 

-. 


232  PSALMS. 

119    (Verse  129.)         C.    M. 

1  rpHY  testimonies  wondrous  are. 
X    To  which  my  soul  would  rifi 
Thy  words  in  opening  light  inspire, 

And  make  the  simple  wise. 

2  For  thy  commands  I  long  and  pant, 

My  mouth  would  praise  thy  name ; 
Turn  thou  to  me  and  favors  grant. 
Which  all  thy  followers  claim. 

3  My  steps  establish  by  thy  word, 

And  give  no  sin  the  sway  : 
Redeem  me  from  oppression,  Lord, 
And  I  will  keep  thy  way. 

4  Thy  beauty  to  thy  servant  show, 

thy  statutes  teach  with  awe  ; 
Streams  from  my  ^y^<  in  torrents  flow. 
For  they  keep  not  thy  law. 

119  8s  &  ta  D. 

1  TJWV  wonderful  thy  perfect  rule  ! 
JUL  To  which  I  am  aspiring  : 

Thy  words  a.-  light  pervade  the  sight, 
The  heart  with  truth  inspiring. 

For  thy  commands  with  lifted  hands, 
And  open  mouth  I  panted  ; 

Oh  give  me.  Lord  I  the  same  reward, 
That  "s  to  thy  children  granted. 

2  Keep  thou  my  soul  from  Bin's  control, 

In  truth  my  footsteps  order  ; 
Let  none  oppress,  thy  righteousness 

I  seek  for  my  rewarder. 
Make  thy  face  shine  to  gladden  mine, 

Thy  still  revealing : 

Men  break  thy  laws,  which  is  the  cause. 

Tears  down  my  cheeks  are  stealing. 


PSALMS.  233 

119  (Vers,!:;:.)  P.    M 

2    TEHOVAH,  thou  art  just  and  true? 
tl    Thy  judgments  righteousn 

And  great  's  thy  faithful.: 

2  Because  my  foes  forget  thy  word, 

L  am  consumed  of  zeal : 
Thy  servant  loves  thy  Bayings,  Lord. 
Such  pureuesa  they  r< 

3  Though  I  am  little  and  despis 

My  heart  thy  word  retains  : 
Thy  righteousness  is  well  devised. 

Thy  law  in  truth  remains. 

4  In  thy  commandments  I  delig 

Whate'er  may  trouble  give; 
Thy  testimonies  all  are  ri_ 
they  teach  me  how  to  live. 

119  (VerselST.)     Ss  &  7>    D. 

1  T^IIY  judgments  shine  with  truth  divine 
JL    Upright  art  thou.  Jehovah  : 

Thy  works  declare  thy  faithful  care. 

the  wide  creation  o \ 
Since  foes  forget  ti;  yet, 

My  holy  zeal  consum-  e 
Thy  word  is  sure  and  very  pure. 

Which  still  with  light  illumes  me. 

2  Thy  precepts  are  my  constant  care, 

Though  I  am  small  and  friendl*  -  - ; 
Thy  law  is  truth,  well  loved  from  youth. 
Thy  righteousness  isei 

Thy  works  are  right  and  my  delight, 
Though  seized  with  pain  and  anguish ; 

Thy  favor  give,  on  which  I  live. 
Thy  justice  cannot  languish. 
10 


234  PSALMS. 

119  (Verse  145.)  C.    M. 

1  T  ORD.  thee  I  Beek  with  all  my  heart. 
Jj  Thy  statutes  I  obey  : 

Hear  thou,  and  quickening  grace  impart, 
And  I  will  keep  thy  way. 

2  I  come  to  thee  at  early  dawn. 

For  thy  direction.  Lord  : 
Mine  eyes  before  the  light  are  drawn, 
To  look  into  thy  word. 

0  Hear  thou,  in  mercy,  when  I  speak. 

In  judgment  quicken  me : 
Those  loving  crime  my  ruin  seek. 
And  they  are  far  from  thee. 

•i  But  thou  art  ever  near  to  save, 
Thy  words  in  truth  abound  : 
From  thy  commands  this  faith  I  have. 
"Which  thou  of  old  didst  found. 

119  (Verse  145.)    8>  &   7s    D. 

1  TJEAR  me,  oh  Lord!  I  '11  keep  thy  word. 
JLl  My  soul  for  help  is  calling  : 

Thy  truth  shall  be  extolled  by  me 

If  thou  prevent  my  falling. 
Up  to  the  skies  I  raised  mine  e 

Before  the  dawn  I  sought  thee  : 
Thy  blessed  word  new  hopes  conferral, 

And  peace  and  comfort  brought  me. 

2  Still  hear  my  prayer,  in  faithful  care 

"With  truth  and  judgment  cheer  me : 
For  near  they  draw  who  shun  thy  law. 

Nor  in  their  mischiefs  fear  thee. 
But  thou,  oh  Lord !  art  near  to  guard. 

Thy  laws  on  truth  are  grounded : 
Long  have  I  known  thy  spotless  throne 

On  righteousness  is  founded. 


IMS.  2;;;> 

119  C.   M. 

1  T  ORD,  see  my  sufferings  and  relieve, 
Jj  I  ne'er  forget  thy  word; 

From  strifes  redeem,  with  which  I  gric 
I  quickening  <>rd. 

2  Far  from  salvation  -  and, 

Thy  word  they  will  not  seek; 
But  many  favors  Gil  thy  hand. 
To  me  in  mercy  speak. 

3  While  many  toes  foul  schemes  d 

From  thee  I  do  not  swerve  : 
I  'ni  grieved  t<>  see  proud  traitors  rise. 
Who  ne'er  thy  law  observe. 

4  See  how  thy  word-  my  heart  delight. 

And  daily  strengthen  me  : 
Thy  word  has  truth  to  give  it  might. 
All  truth  proceeds  1'rom  thee. 

119  (Verse  153.)      S>    ^    ?S    D. 

1  IVTOT  from  thy  law  do  I  withdraw  : 
i\    Consider  my  afflic 

Plead  thou  lor  me,  i  trust  in  thee. 

Fuliill  thine  own  predictions. 
Far  from  thy  word  are  sinners,  Lord. 

And  far  from  thy  salvation; 
Great  grace  is  thine,  with  beams  divine 

Restore  my  consolation. 

2  When  foes  combined  I  ne'er  declined,. 

Nor  from  thy  precepts  stumbled  : 
They  ne'er  believe  nor  truth  receive. 

Which  oft  my  soul  has  humbled. 
Think  how  thy  ways  I  love  and  praise. 

And  quicken  me  in  duty  : 
From  first  to  last  thy  word  stands  fast, 

Thy  works  have  endless  beauty. 


236  PSALMS. 

119    (Verse  161.)         C.    M. 

1  T  ORD,  for  thy  words  I  stand  in  awe, 
JLi  While  princes  still  revile  ; 

Such  pleasure  from  thy  sayings  draw, 
As  one  who  finds  much  spoil. 

2  My  hate  of  falsehood  I  proclaim, 

Thy  law  I  love  and  own ; 
Seven  times  a  day  I  laud  thy  name, 
For  thy  right  judgments  shown. 

3  Much  peace  have  those  who  love  thy  law, 

No  stumbling-blocks  have  they  ; 
From  thy  salvation  hope  I  draw, 
And  thy  commands  obey. 

4  Thy  testimonies  please  my  soul, 

Which  are  observed  by  me ; 
Thy  precepts  shall  my  heart  control, 
My  ways  are  known  to  thee. 

119   (Verse  161.)       83  &    ilS    D. 

1  TN  awe  I  stand  of  thy  command, 

JL  When  princes  causeless  smite  me  ; 
Like  joy  from  spoil,  worth  years  of  toil, 

Thy  words  of  truth  delight  me. 
With  hate  to  lies,  which  I  despise, 

Thy  law  commands  my  feelings ; 
Seven  times  a  day  with  joyful  lay 

I  praise  thy  righteous  dealings. 

2  Great  peace  they  draw  who  love  thy  law. 

And  nothing  shall  offend  them  ; 
Thy  precepts,  Lord,  have  I  adored. 

With  pleasing  hope  attend  them. 
I  love  thy  word,  thy  works  have  stirred 

My  spirit  to  adore  thee  ; 
With  holy  awe  I  keep  thy  law. 

My  ways  are  all  before  thee. 


PSALMS.  237 

119  C.  It 

1  T  OKI),  let  my  cry  to  thee  come  near, 
JJ  Thy  word  to  understand  : 

Do  thou  my  supplication  bear. 
And  promised  help  command. 

2  When  thou  to  me  thy  statutes  teach, 

My  lips  shall  utter  pr 
Then  shall  my  tongue  be  filled  with  speech 
To  tell  thy  righteous  way-. 

3  Let  thine  own  hand  due  help  afl 

Thy  precepts  are  my  choice: 
I  long  for  thy  salvation,  Lord. 
And  in  thy  la 

4  My  soul  let  live  and  thanks  repay. 

Thy  judgments  granl 
I  wander  like  a  sheep  astray, 
S<  ik  one  who  seeks  for  thee. 

119  (Verse  169.)    8s  &    Is    IV 

1  AH!  let  my  cries,  Jehovah,  rise, 
U  For  promised  understanding; 
OhJ  let  my  groan  come  near  thy  throne. 

Thy  promised  help  commanding. 
My  lip-  Bhal]  praise  thy  works  and  n 

When  taught  by  thy  good  Spirit; 
My  tongue  proclaim  thy  word  and  name, 

My  highest  love  they  merit. 

tretch  out  thy  hand,  help  me  to  stand. 
Thy  statute-  are  endearing; 
Still  new  delights  thy  law  excites, 
I  long  for  thine  appearing. 

My  soul  let  live  and  praises  give, 

Let  truth  prevent  my  falli 
Like  sheep  astray  1  've  Lost  my  way. 

^eek  one  who  knows  thy  calling] 


038  PSALMS. 

120  C.  M. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents. 

1  TEHOVAH's  help  I  sought  in  grief, 
tJ    Jehovah  heard  my  prayer ; 
From  lying  lips  afford  relief, 

From  tongues  deceitful  spare. 

2  What  will  restrain  thy  fraudful  tongue? 

Thy  lips  from  gnile  deter? 
Sharp  arrows  by  a  warrior  flung. 
With  coals  of  juniper. 

3  Alas  for  me  that  I  reside 

Where  Mesech  still  frequents ; 
My  grief  is  sore  that  I  abide 
In  Kedars  treacherous  tents. 

4  My  soul  has  dwelt  too  long  with  those 

Who  peace  and  truth  abhor ; 
Whenever  concord  I  propose, 
They  gird  themselves  for  war. 

121  L.  M. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents. 

1  rilO  yonder  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

JL    Where  all  my  help  and  succor  lies ; 
The  Lord  is  my  perpetual  aid, 
Whose  hands  the  heavens  and  earth  have  made. 

2  His  watchful  eye  shall  be  thy  care, 
And  save  thy  foot  from  every  snare  ; 
Behold  his  eyes,  that  Israel  keep, 
Shall  never  slumber,  never  sleep. 

3  The  Lord  himself  shall  be  thine  aid, 
And  on  thy  right  a  constaut  shade  ; 
No  burning  sun  by  day  shall  smite, 
No  chilling  moon,  nor  damps  by  night. 

4  The  Lord  thy  spirit  shall  befriend, 
Thy  soul  from  every  ill  defend ; 


PSALMS,  239 

In  safety  thou  shalt  go  and  come, 
Ami  reach  thy  sweet  eternal  home. 

121  C.  11 

1  rpo  yonder  hills  I  raise  my  sight, 
X    Where  all  my  succor  lies  : 

My  help  is  in  that  arm  of  might, 

Which  made  the  earth  and  - 

2  He  shall  thy  soul  in  Bafety  keep, 

Thy  foot  from  every  snare ; 
His  eyes  shall  .-lumber  not,  nor  sleep, 
While  Israel  needs  his  care. 
'6  His  arm  shall  ever  be  thy  stay, 
A  -hade  upon  thy  right : 
The  sun  shall  neither  smite  by  day. 
Nor  changing  moon  by  night. 
4  Thy  head  from  evil  he  shall  screen. 
Thy  soul  preserve  in  peace  ; 
Thy  going  out  and  coming  in, 
Till  time  and  nature  cease. 

121  7 

1  T  LIFT  mine  eyes  to  yonder  skies, 
JL  The  hills  of  my  salvation  ; 

Thence  comes  my  aid,  from  God  who  made 
The  great  and  wide  creation. 

2  lie  will  not  sleep,  bnt  safely  keep, 

And  all  thy  footsteps  nnmber  : 
Lo!  Israel's  guard,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  neither  sleep  nor  slumber. 

3  II"  is  thine  aid,  bis  hand  thy  shade  : 

Thy  keeper  is  Jehovah  ; 
No  sunbeam  bright,  nor  moon  shall  smite, 
While  days  and  nights  pass  over. 

4  He  shall  befriend,  thy  soul  defend, 

Forsake  and  leave  thee  never; 
When  thou  .-halt  roam  or  rest  at  home. 
From  this  time  forth  forever. 


240  PSAL11S. 

122  L.  M. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents.     By  David. 

1  "TTTITH  joy  I  hear  their  lips  proclaim, 

\  V     "  We  will  the  house  of  God  attend  ;:J 
Oh  thou,  beloved  Jerusalem ! 

Our  feet  within  thy  portals  stand. 

2  Jerusalem  is  built  complete. 

One  city  blending  with  accord  ; 
Where  all  the  tribes  of  Israel  meet 
To  render  thanks  and  praise  the  Lord. 

3  There  thrones  for  judgments  long  have  stood 

Where  David  and  his  house  shall  reign ; 
Pray  for  her  peace  and  seek  her  good, 
Who  love  her  weal  are  sure  of  gain. 

4  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls, 

And  joy  about  thy  rampiers  dwell ; 
For  our  own  God,  who  hears  thy  calls, 
For  friends  and  brethren,  fare  thee  well. 

122  C.  M. 

1  AH!  how  their  voice  my  heart  elates, 
\J  "  We  will  to  Zion  come  ;" 

Our  feet  are  standing  in  thy  gates, 
Beloved  Jerusalem  I 

2  Thou  compact  city  of  our  God, 

In  splendor  built  afar ; 
Where  Israel's  tribes  go  up  to  laud 
And  render  thanks  to  Jah. 

3  For  there  set  thrones  for  judgment  stand, 

Where  David's  house  shall  reign ; 
Who  seek  her  peace  shall  good  command, 
Who  love  her,  peace  obtain. 

4  May  peace  surround  thy  blest  abode, 

In  thee  may  gladness  dwell ; 
For  brethren,  Mends,  and  for  our  God. 
My  soul  shall  wish  thee  well. 


LMS.  241 

122  8s  &  Tb. 

1  TT()^  glad  I  am  to  hear  from  them. 
JlL  "  We  '11  praise  in  Zion  render;" 

Jerusalem ! 
Into      .    _  >f  splendor. 

2  Blesi  i  friends  repair, 

And  Lira 
All .  I  their  Saviour,  God, 

In  love  each  other  greeting. 

3  There  David's  throne  in  glory  shone, 

And  there  his  Son  is  reigning; 

Pray  for  hi  ar  increase, 

Who  love  her  weal  are  gaining. 

4  Peace  to  her  halls,  joy  to  her  wall?, 

i  •  -ikI  her; 
For  friends  1  love,  for  God  above. 
May  happiness  attend  her. 

123  4> 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents. 

1  rpo  thee  we  lift  our  ey  », 

JL   Enthroned  above  the  skies, 
Oh  God  of  heaven  ! 

command, 
A<  maids  for  orders  stand. 
We  wait  thy  helping  hand. 
Till  mercy  ?s  given. 

2  Have  pity  on  us,  Lord, 

Thy  gracious  aid  afford, 
With  scorn  we  're  bowed: 

Our  soul  contempt  receives, 

ho  are  at  ease, 
from  the  proud. 
16 


242  PSALMS. 

124  C.  M.  D. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents.     By  David. 

1  TTAD  not  Jehovah  rescue  brought, 
JjL  May  Israel  now  depos 

Had  not  Jehovah  for  us  fought, 

When  men  against  us  rose  : 
Then  had  we  all  been  swallowed  whole, 

Whelmed  in  a  watery  grave  : 
Proud  billows  had  gone  o'er  our  soul. 

Their  wrath's  resistless  wave. 

2  Blest  be  the  Lord,  whose  power  deterred 

Their  teeth  from  prey  so  rare  : 
Our  soul  escaping  like  a  bird 

That  flies  the  fowler's  snare  : 
Now  we  are  safe  from  every  harm, 

Their  trap-  in  ruins  laid : 
Our  help  is  in  his  mighty  arm. 

Which  heaven  and  earth  has  made. 

125  L.  M.  G  lines. 

A  ^ong  of  the  Ascents. 

1  "TTrHO  in  the  Lord  their  hopes  confide, 

>V    Firm  like  Mount  Zion  shall  abide'; 
Like  mountains  round  Jerusalem. 
So  shall  his  arm  encompass  them : 
Their  lot  no  rod  of  pride  commands, 
Lest  they  to  evil  put  their  hands. 

2  Thy  mercies  to  the  good  impart. 
Help  such  as  are  upright  in  heart ; 
Those  who  to  evil  turn  their  feet, 
Lead  forth  with  such  as  work  deceit: 
That  peace  thine  Israel  attend, 

And  happiness  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

125  12s  &   lis.     6  lines. 

1  mHEY  that    trust   in   Jehovah  shall   be  like 
JL         Mount  Zion. 


PSALMS.  24.°) 

Which  cannot  be  moved,  but  shall  ever  abide  : 

For  liis  arm  is  around   them,  which   they  can 
rely  on, 

Like   mountains  and   hills  which  Jerusalem 
hide  : 
For  the  rod  of  the  proud  on  their  lot  shall  not 
stand, 
-:  the  righteous  to  evil  should  put  forth  their 
hand. 

2  Oh   Jehovah !    do   good  to   the   pure   and   the 
kindly. 
To  all  who  are  honest  in  word  and  in  deed  ; 
Aa  for  those  who  are  crooked  and  turn  aside 
blindly, 
With  doers  of  evil  thy  justice  shall  lead  : 
That  the  tiock  who  adore  thee,  thy  true  Israel, 
From  henceforth  forever,  may  quietly  dwell. 

126  C.  M.  P. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents. 

1  TXTHEN  captive  Zion  God  restored. 

\V     We  were  like  men  that  dream; 
Our  mouth  with  shouts  of  joy  adored, 

Our  tongue  prolonged  the  theme : 
'•  Great  things  for  them  the  Lord  hath  done," 

The  wondering  heathen  cried  : 
"  Gi\at  things  for  us  the  Lord  hath  Avon." 

Our  joyful  lips  replied. 

2  Lord,  make  thy  captive  flock  to  flow. 

Like  southern  streams  that  sweep: 
They  who  with  bitter  weeping  sow. 

With  joy  the  harvest  reap  : 
He  that  with  tears  bedews  the  field, 

While  there  the  seed  he  leaves  : 
Shall  gladdened  see  the  harvest  yield, 

And  come  with  golden  she;. 


244  PSALMS. 

126  12s  &  lis. 

1  "XTrHEN  Jehovah  returned  the  poor  captives 

VV      of  Zion, 
We  were  struck  with  great  rapture,  like  men  in 

a  dream ; 
Then  the  mouth  shouted  forth  what  the  heart 

could  rely  on, 
And  the  tongue  in  sweet  melody  chanted  the 

theme : 
"  Mighty  things,"  said  the  heathen,  "  for  them 

hath  God  wrought." 
"  Mighty  things,"  we  responded,  ;;  which  glad- 
•      ness  hath  brought.*' 

2  Like  the  streams  of  the  south  over  barren  lands 

sweeping, 
Oh  Jehovah !  thy  captives  do  thou  turn  again  ; 
They  that  sow  in  deep  sorrow  have  joy  in  the 

reaping, 
Gather  harvests  of  pleasure  from  tears  and  from 

pain  : 
He  that  goeth  forth  weeping  on  seed  which  he 

leaves, 
Shall  return  with  rejoicing,  well  laden  with 

sheaves. 

127  C.  M. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents.     By  Solomon. 

1  TTNLESS  the  Lord  the  dwelling  build, 

U    The  workmen  make  no  gain ; 
Unless  the  Lord  the  city  shield, 
The  watchmen  wake  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  ye  take  the  morning  air, 

And  midnight  vigils  keep  ; 
In  vain  ye  eat  the  bread  of  care  : 
He  gives  his  chosen  sleep. 


245 

Are  gifts  of  love  and  tr 
Like  arrows  in  a  hand  of  i., 

trildren  born  in  youth. 

4  That  man  is  in  a  happy  state, 
-  •  quiver  thus  is  filled : 
Their  voice  is  heard  within  the  gate. 
And  all  his  foes  are  stilled. 

127  8a  &  la 

1  TTAIN  the  workman's  undertaking 
>     W  the  Lord  refuse  to  build  : 

Vain  the  watchman's  nightly  waking 
If  x.  "Id. 

in  the  early  utow, 

And  your  midni _ 
Vain  ye  eat  the  bread  of  sorrow, 

loved  one  si 

3  L<  -  love  bestowi 

they  of  grace  and  truth  : 
Like  the  shafts  the  warrior  throweth, 
I  he  children  born  in  youth. 

4  Happy  is  the  man  whose  quiver, 

;th  such  munitions  fill* 
Sure  his  gate  will  they  deliver, 

When  they  speak  his  foes  are  still 

128  C.  M. 

A  Song  of  the  Accents. 

1  TT(  ^  West  the  man  that  fears  the  Lord, 
JjL  Who  walks  in  all  his  ways  : 

Thou  shalt  enjoy  a  rich  reward. 
And  pro-pt.r  all  thy  days. 

2  Thy  wife  shall  flourish  like  a  vine 

side  thy  vails ; 


246  PSALMS. 

Thy  children  shall  like  olives  shine. 
And  grace  thy  festive  halls. 

3  These  blessings  shall  the  man  attend 

Who  loves  and  fears  the  Lord : 
They  shall  from  Zion's  Mount  descend, 
And  be  thy  sure  reward. 

4  Thou  shalt  Jerusalem  behold. 

With  lasting  good  secured  ; 
Thy  children's  children  in  its  fold. 
And  Israel's  peace  insured. 

128  L.  M. 

1  "DLEST  is  the  man  that  fears  the  Lord, 

_D  Who  walks  according  to  his  word  : 
Thy  hands  shall  fill  thy  mouth  with  I 
Thy  feet  in  prosperous  paths  be  led. 

2  Thy  wife  shall  flourish  like  a  vino. 
Whose  tendrils  to  thy  walls  entwine  : 
Thy  children  round  thy  table  seen, 
Shall  vie  with  olives  fresh  and  green. 

3  These  blessings  shall  the  man  reward 

Who  greatly  fears  and  loves  the  Lord  : 
They  shall  from  Zion's  Mount  descend. 
And  kindle  joys  that  never  end. 

4  Thou  shalt  behold  in  days  to  coine, 
The  welfare  of  Jerusalem  ; 

Thy  children's  children  thou  shalt  greet, 
And  Israel's  peace  shall  see  complete. 

1-29  C.  M.  D. 

A  Son 2  of  the  Ascents. 


•o 


FT  from  my  youth,  let  Israel  say. 
Have  they  my  peace  assailed : 
Oft  from  my  youth  beset  my  way. 
Bat  they  have  not  prevailed. 


PSALMS.  24*1 

Long  furrows  on  my  back  they  ploughed. 

cry  reins  were  gored  : 
Our  righteous  God  dispersed  the  proud. 
inder  cut  their  cord. 
I  Who  Zion  hate  shall  be  dismayed, 
Turned  back  and  overthrown  ; 
Like  grass  on  house  tops,  which  will  fade 

Before  it  can  be  mown. 
Where  not  a  reaper  fills  hie  hand, 

bosom,  binding  sheaves ; 
None  passing  say,  "  God  bless  your  land." 
And  none  his  blessing  leaves. 

130  c.  M. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents. 

1  "HI  ROM  depths  of  trouble  hear  my  cries. 
J]    And  help  for  me  command  : 

If  thou  dost  mark  iniquities, 
Jehovah,  who  shall  stand  ? 

2  For  there  are  pardons  with  the  Lord, 

That  men  thy  name  may  fear ; 
I  wait  for  thee  and  trust  thy  word, 
My  soul  seeks  comfort  here. 

3  As  thos^  who  watch  for  break  of  day 

Grow  eager  for  its  dawn  ; 
So  wait  I  more  intent  than  they 
To  see  thy  smile  put  on. 

4  Let  Israel  trust  Jehovah's  love. 

Which  flows  an  endless  stream : 
Who  sends  salvation  from  above, 
His  people  to  redeem. 

130  8s 

1  Tj^ROM  the  depths  I  have  sent  up  my  cries, 
J}   Hear  the  voice  of  my  calling,  oh  Lord  1 
Should  offenses  be  marked  by  thine  eyes, 
Who  is  he  shall  abide  the  reward  ? 


248  PSALMS. 

2  For  with  thee  is  forgiveness  and  grace, 

That  the  pardoned  thy  name  may  revere  j 
Lo !  my  hope  on  thy  promise  I  place, 
I  will  wait  till  thy  help  shall  appear. 

3  As  the  watchmen  look  out  for  the  day, 

Are  impatiently  passing  the  night ; 
So  I  wait  more  intently  than  they, 
More  intent  for  thy  sweet  cheering  light. 

4  In  Jehovah  let  Israel  hope, 

There  's  redemption  and  mercy  with  him  ; 
Great  enough  in  its  fullness  and  scope, 
All  his  people  to  cleanse  and  redeem. 

131  L   M. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents.     By  David. 

1  fXII  Lord  !  I  We  not  a  haughty  mind, 
\J  Nor  eyes  to  lofty  things  inclined  ; 
I  meddle  not  with  matters  high, 

Nor  into  wonders  seek  to  pry. 

2  My  heart  I  Ve  surely  reconciled, 
My  whole  behavior  has  been  mild  ; 
Contented  like  a  babe  I  rest, 

When  weaned  from  the  mother's  breast. 

3  Let  Israel  firmly  trust  the  Lord, 
And  place  their  hope  upon  his  word  ; 
His  truth  and  mercy  still  adore, 
From  now,  henceforth,  for  evermore. 

131  C.  M. 

\  (XII  Lord  !  I  've  not  a  haughty  heart, 
U  Nor  have  I  lofty  eyes ; 
In  things  too  great  I  take  no  part, 
Nor  would  to  mysteries  rise. 
2  My  heart  I  've  surely  reconciled, 
In  quiet  peace  I  rest ; 
As  when  a  weaned  submissive  child, 
Leans  on  the  mother's  breast. 


PSALMS.  249 

3  Let  Israel  only  trust  the  Lord, 
His  truth  and  grace  adore  : 
And  place  their  hope  upon  bis  word, 

Henceforth  for  evermore. 

132  L.  M.  T. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents. 

1  JEHOVAH,  think  what  I>a\  id  bore, 
u    When  he  in  great  affiicl 

And  made  a  vow  to  thee 

••I  will  not  rest  upon  my  bed, 

Nor  give  my  weary  eyes  r< 

Nor  let  my  slumbering  eyelids  close. 

Until  I  find  a  tit  abode 

For  Jacob's  great  and  mighty  God  :" 

We  heard  the  ark  in  Ephraih  stood. 

We  found  it  in  the  fields  of  wood  : 

Now  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 

And  bow  in  adoration  there. 

2  Arise  into  thy  rest,  oh  Lord  ! 
Thine  ark  of  strength  to  as  afford  : 
Thy  priests  with  righteousness  array. 

Thy  saints  make  glad  through  all  the  day  : 
Thy  servant.  David,  fill  with  gi 
Nor  turn  from  thine  Anoinn  d's  face  : 
His  kingdom  by  thy  strength  sustain. 
And  let  his  seed  in  glory  reign : 
For  thou  hast  sworn,  nor  wilt  repent. 
If  they  will  keep  thy  covenant : 
And  will  to  thy  just  statutes  yield. 
The  scepter  they  shall  ever  wield. 

3  "  The  hill  of  Zion  "s  mine  abode, 
It  is  the  chosen  rest  of  God  : 

I  have  desired  and  loved  it  well, 
And  here  I  will  forever  dwell  : 
Her  table  shall  my  favor  spread. 
And  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread  j 


250  PSALMS. 

Her  priests  in  full  salvation  deck, 

Her  saints  their  joy  with  shouts  shall  speak  j 

The  horn  of  David  there  shall  grow, 

His  lamp  ordained  shall  brightly  glow ; 

His  foes  shall  all  to  shame  be  led, 

The  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head." 

132  8s  &  7s  T. 

1  T  ORD,  with  love  remember  David, 
JJ  Keep  in  mind  his  pious  care  ; 
How  with  honor  he  behaved, 

When  to  Jacob's  God  he  sware  ; 
*'  Home  and  bed  I  leave  behind  me, 

Slumber  shall  not  close  my  eyes ; 
Till  a  dwelling  I  shall  find  thee, 

Where  to  rest  below  the  skies : " 
We,  at  Ephrath,  of  it  hearing, 

Found  it  in  the  fields  of  wood  ; 
Let  us  in  his  courts  appearing. 

Bow  in  grateful  praise  to  God. 

2  Rise  into  thy  habitation, 

Lord,  and  bring  thine  ark  of  might ; 
Robe  thy  priests  in  full  salvation, 

Fill  thy  people  with  delight : 
David,  by  thyself  anointed, 

Craves  thy  favor  for  his  own  ; 
Grant  his  seed  the  thing  appointed, 

Let  his  Son  possess  the  throne : 
Thou  hast  sworn,  who  turnest  never, 

If  his  seed  thy  fear  retain, 
Keep  thy  law  and  covenant  ever. 

Then  they  shall  before  thee  reign. 

3  "  Zion,  chosen  by  my  favor, 

Is  the  place  of  mine  abode  : 
This  shall  be  my  rest  forever. 
Here  's  the  dwelling  of  your  God : 


PSALMS.  251 

I  will  bless  her  habitation, 

Fill  her  poor  with  Hying  bread  ; 

Clothe  her  priests  with  full  salvation,. 

Make  my  saints  and  people  glad : 
Light  shall  rise  for  mine  Anointed, 

David's  horn  shall  flourish  there; 
Shame  is  for  his  foes  appointed, 

He  alone  the  crown  shall  wear.'7 

133  L.  M. 

A  Sons'  of  the  Ascents.     By  David. 

1  TT()W  comely  is  the  sight  of  friends, 
_TL  Whos.*  hearts  a  perfect  union  blends, 
Where  unity  of  love  combines 

Their  expectations  and  designs. 

2  'T  is  like  the  precious  ointment  shed 
On  holy  Aaron's  sacred  head. 
Which  gently  flowing  from  his  crown, 
Ran  over  all  his  raiment  down. 

3  *T  is  like  the  dew  from  Hermon's  hill. 
Which  on  Mount  Zion  doth  distill. 
Where  heavenly  blessings  long  descend, 
With  life  and  love  that  never  end. 

133  C.  M. 

1  TTO^v'  good  and  comely  is  the  sight, 
XI  How  pleasant  to  behold. 
Where  Christian  brethren  all  unite. 

And  sweet  communion  hold. 

2  'T  is  like  the  precious  ointment  shed 

On  Aaron's  sacred  crown. 
Whose  rich  perfume  ran  from  his  head, 
O'er  all  his  raiment  down. 

3  'T  is  like  the  dew  from  Hermon's  hill, 

On  Zion  that  descends. 
Where  God  commands  his  blessing  still 
And  life  that  never  ends. 


252  PSALMS. 

13b  8s  &  Is. 

1  TTOW  good  to  see  dear  friends  agree, 
_H  And  dwell  in  perfect  union, 
Where  mind  with  mind  is  sweetly  twined 

In  bonds  of  full  communion. 

2  Like  ointment  shed  on  Aaron's  head, 

A  rich  perfume  bestowing, 
Which  from  his  crown  ran  trickling  down. 
O'er  all  his  raiment  flowing. 

3  *T  is  like  the  dew  from  Hermon,  too, 

On  Zion's  Mount  descending, 
Where  God  above,  commands  his  love, 
With  life  and  bliss  unending. 

134  C.  M.  D. 

A  Song  of  the  Ascents. 

1  TO!  bless  Jehovah,  men  of  God, 
Jj  Who  tread  his  courts  by  night : 
Lift  up  your  hands  in  his  abode, 

And  praise  him  with  delight : 
Oh !  may  Jehovah,  in  his  love, 

From  Zion  blessings  send  : 
Who  made  the  earth  and  heavens  above, 

His  people  will  defend. 

134  7s  &  6s  D. 

1  "DEHOLD!  and  bless  Jehovah, 
_D  Ye  servants  of  our  God  ; 
Recount  his  mercies  over, 

By  night  in  his  abode  : 
Lift  up  with  adoration 

Your  hands,  and  on  him  call : 
He  will,  who  made  creation, 

From  Zion  bless  us  all. 


PSALMS.  253 

134  8s  &  7s  D. 

1  AH!  ye  men  who  serve  Jehovah] 
U  Standing  in  hie  courts  by  night : 

There  recount  his  favors  over, 

Raise  your  hands  before  his  sight  : 

Praise  his  truth,  that  ye  rely  on, 
Praise  him  fur  his  glorious  worth: 

God  will  bh'ss  you  out  of  Ziou. 

God  who  made  the  heavens  and  earth. 

135  8s  &  Is.     6  line?. 
Hallelujah  1 

1  T)RAISE.  ye  servants  of  Jehovah. 

_L    Praise  him  and  his  goodness  laud ; 
Daily  count  his  mercies  over, 
In  the  temples  of  our  God  : 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 
Pleasant  is  it  thus  to  sing. 

2  Jacob  's  his  peculiar  treasure, 

Israel  he  calls  his  own ; 
Nothing  can  his  greatness  measure, 

O'er  all  gods  he  plants  his  throne : 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  skies  and  seas, 
Wait  his  mandates  and  decrees. 

3  Vapors,  lightnings,  winds  and  thunders. 

Go  and  come  at  his  behest, 
Who  to  Egypt  showed  his  wonders, 

Smote  her  first-born,  man   and  beast : 
Pharaoh  saw.  and  all  his  hosts. 
Dreadful  tokens  on  their  coasts. 

4  Who  destroyed  great  kings  and  nations, 

Sihon  of  the  Amori; 
Og.  that  was  a  prince  of  Bashan's, 

With  the  heathen  Canaanites: 
When  their  land  by  full  bequest, 
He  in  Israel  did  invest. 


254  PSALMS. 

5  Lord,  thy  name  endures  all  ages. 

Thy  memorial  never  ends  ; 
God  his  people  kindly  judges. 

God  compassionates  his  friends  : 
Nations  bow  to  gods  of  gold. 
Idols  which  their  fingers  mold. 

6  Mouths  have  they  that  make  no  speeches. 

Ears  that  hear  no  suppliant's  call : 
Eyes,  no  vision  ever  reaches, 

Neither  do  they  breathe  at  all : 
They  that  idols  make  or  trust. 
Perish  with  them  in  the  dust. 

7  House  of  Israel,  bless  Jehovah! 

House  of  Aaron,  bless  the  Lord! 
House  of  Levi,  bless  him  ever ! 

All  his  fearers  shall  accord. 
Zion,  bless  and  sound  his  name, 
Dwelling  in  Jerusalem. 

Hallelujah! 

136  lis  &  8s.     6  lilies. 

1  /~1  IYE  thanks  to  Jehorah  with  notes  of  acclaim, 
VT  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 

Give  thanks  to  the  God  of  ail  gods  that  have  name. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 
Give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  all  lords  that  have 
fame, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

2  To  him  who  is  doing  great  wonders  alone, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 
In  wisdom  made  heaven  the  place  of  his  throne, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 
And  stretched  out  the  earth  upon  waters  unknown, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 


PSALMS.  255 

3  To  him  that  created  great  lights  in  array, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever: 
The  bright  smiling  sun  to  rule  over  the  day, 

For  hi-  mercy  endureth  forever: 
The  moon  and  the  stars  over  night  to  bear  sway. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

4  To  him  that  the  first-born  of  Egypt  struck  dead. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  ferever : 
That  forth  from  among  them  bis  own  people  led. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever  : 
With  an  out-stretching  arm  and  a  hand  of  great 
dread. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

5  To  him  that  the  Red  Sea  in  parts  did  divide. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 
Led  Israel  through  it  in  triumph  beside. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever  : 
But  Pharaoh  o'erwhelmed  with  his  host  in  the  tide. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

6  To  him  that  led  Israel  in  wilds  with  renown, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever  : 
That  conquered  great  kings  by  the  wrath  of  his 
frown. 
For  his  mercy  endureth  forever  : 
And  smote   famous  kings    and    their    thrones 
crumbled  down, 
For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

7  That  Sihon,  the  king  of  the  Amorites,  slew, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever  : 
That  Og.  King  of  Ba^han,  completely  o'erthrew, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever  : 
And  gave  up  their  land  for  an  heritage,  too, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

8  That  gave  it  to  Israel,  his  servant  elate, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 


256  PSALMS. 

That  thought  of  us  kindly  in  our  low  estate, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 
And  saved  and  redeemed  us  from  foes  that  were 
great, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

9  To  God.  the  great  Father  of  earth  and  the  skies, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever : 
Who  nurtures  all  flesh  with  abundant  supplies. 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever  : 
Let  loudest  thanksgivings  unceasing  arise, 

For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

137  C.  M.  D. 

IAN  willow  trees  our  harps  we  hung, 
VJ  Where  Babel's  rivers  wind. 
There  sat  and  wept,  with  sorrows  wrung, 

When  Zion  came  to  mind : 
For  those  who  carried  us  away. 

Still  wasting  us  with  wrongs, 
Came  asking  for  a  mirthful  lay, 

From  one  of  Zion's  songs. 

2  How  shall  we  sing  with  due  acclaim, 

While  slaves  in  this  strange  land  ? 
If  I  forget  Jerusalem, 

Let  skill  forsake  my  hand : 
If  I  do  not  remember  thee. 

Above  my  chiefest  joy, 
My  tongue  may  cleave  and  silent  be, 

Nor  tuneful  notes  employ. 

3  Lord,  in  Jerusalem's  sad  day, 

Mind  well  how  Edom  cried, 
"  Her  bases  raze  and  tear  away. 

That  none  may  here  abide  : " 
Thou.  Babylonia,  shalt  atone, 

For  ruin  waits  thy  sons : 
He  will  be  blest  that  on  a  stone 

Shall  dash  thy  little  ones. 


PSALMS.  257 

137  Us  &  8s  D. 

1  T)Y  the  rivers  of  Babylon  there  we  sat  down. 
J)  And  we  wept  over  Zion's  sad  theme; 

We  had  hung  ap  our  harps  on  the  willows  up- 
iwn 

That  were  Bhading  the  banks  of  the  Btream: 
For  the  men  who  had  carried  us  captive  away. 

Who  were  wasting  ufl  still  with  their  wrongs  , 
With  a  rudeness  demanded  our  mirth  in  a  lay. 

Saying.  ••  Sing  one  of  Zion's  glad  B01  _ 

2  Oh!  but  how  shall  we  sing  with  ourwont- 

el  aim. 
"While  enslaved  in  a  strange  foreign  land? 
Oh  Jerusalem!  if  I  forget  thy  dear  name. 
Let  the  cunning  forsake  my  right  hand: 
Let  my  tongue  to  the  roof  of  my  mouth  ever 
cleave. 
Oh  Jerusalem  !  lovely  to  me. 
When  the  chief  of  my  joy  I  shall  cease  to  receive 
In  my  fond  recollections  of  thee. 

3  Oh  Jehovah  !  remember  Jerusalem's  day, 

Keep  in  mind  how  the  Edomites  cried. 
"  Raze  the  whole  of  her  bases  and  tear  them 
away. 
Take  the  people  all  captive  l><i>ide  :  " 
Lonely  daughter  of  Babylon,  thou  shalt  atone. 

There  is  punishment  waiting  thy 
And  the  man  will  be  blest  that  against  the  rude 
stone 
Dashes  down  thy  beloved  l^tle  ones. 

137  7s  &  6s  P. 

1  WHERE  Babel  rolls  her  billows, 
Vl     Loved  Zion  came  to  mind 
We  hung  our  harps  on  will< 
And  there  to  weep  reclined  : 
17 


258  PSALMS. 

For  they  who  did  exile  us, 
Still  wasting  us  with  wrongs, 

Came  saying,  to  revile  us, 
"  Sing  one  of  Zion's  songs." 

2  Are  they  a  song  expecting, 

From  slaves  whom  they  subject  ? 
Jerusalem  forgetting. 

Let  my  right  hand  forget : 
If  I  do  not  remember 

Thy  name  with  constant  joy, 
My  tongue  in  silence  slumber, 

Nor  tuneful  notes  employ. 

3  Jehovah !  think  how  Edom, 

In  Salenrs  hapless  day, 
Declared  against  her  freedom, 

And  tore  her  base  away : 
Oh  Babel's  lonely  daughter ! 

Who  art  to  be  o'erthrown ; 
Blest  man  who  turns  to  slaughter, 

Thy  sons  against  a  stone. 

138  C.  M.     6  lines. 

By  David. 

1  T  ET  mortals  hear  my  heartfelt  song, 
JJ  The  gods  thy  lasting  fame  ; 

Thy  truth  and  mercy  shall  my  tongue 

Within  thy  courts  proclaim  ; 
For  thou,  oh  Lord  !  hast  set  thy  word, 

High  over  all  thy  name. 

2  What  time  I  called,  my  prayer  was  heard, 

My  soul  new  strength  acquired : 
When  kings  shall  hear  and  learn  the  word, 

By  thine  own  mouth  inspired, 
Their  lips  shall  praise  thy  works  and  ways, 

So  great  and  much  admired. 


PSALMS. 

3  For  God  is  high,  yet  reea  the  m 

Afar  the  haughty  kn 
Thou  wilt  revive  me,  though  I  'm  weak, 

And  walk  through  griefs  and  w< 
AVilt  save  me  well,  thy  right  hand  qu 

The  wrath  of  all  my  foes. 

4  Lord,  thou  wilt  finish  thy  designs, 

And  wise  are  thy  comma' 
Thy  mercies  are  eternal  ml 

And  here  my  safety  Btan  I 
Oh!  then  receive  and  never  leave 

The  work  of  thine  own  ha 

138  L.  WL  H. 

1  'piIEE  will  I  thank  with  all  my  heart. 
JL   Before  the  gods  my  praise  i:< 

While  in  thy  courts,  my  lips,  oh  L 
Thy  truth  and  grace  proclaim  : 

For  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word. 
High  over  all  thy  name. 

2  What  time  I  called,  thy  help  appecr. 
And  strength  from  thee  my  spiril 

When  kings  shall  hear  and  learn  thy  ways, 
And  words  thy  mouth  has! 

irlorious  works  their  lips  shall  praif 
thy  grace  with  songs  invoke. 

3  For  God  is  high,  yet  sees  the  low. 
And  from  afar  the  proud  doth  know  : 
Though  perils  now  surround  my  path, 

Thou  wilt  my  foes  subdue  : 
Wilt  stretch  thy  hand  upon  their  wrath. 
Thy  right  hand  save  me.  too. 

4  Lord  carry  out  thy  kind  designs. 
Thy  mercies  are  eternal  ml\ 

Thy  promise  thou  wilt  never  hreak, 
Here  all  my  safety  stands : 


260  PSALMS. 

Nor  will  thy  truth  and  love  forsake 
The  offspring  of  thy  hands. 

139  L.  M.  T. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     By  David.     A  Psalm. 

1  T  ORD.  thou  hast  searched  and  fully  known 
Jj  My  rising  up  and  sitting  down  ; 

Thou  dost  afar  my  thoughts  attest. 
And  every  feeling  of  my  breast : 
Thou  art  acquainted  with  my  ways, 
My  path  and  bed  thine  eye  surveys  ; 
Nor  in  my  tongue  a  word  can  dwell, 
But  thou  dost  mark  and  know  it  well : 
Thou  dost  beset  me  all  around, 
And  on  my  head  thy  hand  is  found : 
Such  wondrous  knowledge  is  sublime, 
And  high  above  where  I  can  climb. 

2  Oh  !  where  can  I  thy  presence  shun  ? 
And  whither  from  thy  Spirit  run ! 
Thou  art  in  heaven,  if  there  1 7m  led ; 
In  hell,  if  there  I  make  my  bed ; 
Should  I  on  wings  of  daybreak  flee, 
And  dwell  beyond  the  utmost  sea. 
There  sha*ll  thy  hand  direct  my  way, 
Thy  right  hand  hold  me  where  I  stray : 
Should  I  in  darkness  seek  to  hide, 
And  in  the  deepest  shade  abide, 
There  brightness  shall  envelop  me  ; 
Alike  are  day  and  night  to  thee. 

3  For  thou  my  reins  hast  always  had, 
And  in  the  womb  my  covering  made  ; 
For  all  my  powers  I  "11  thee  extol, 

Thy  works  are  wondrous  knows  my  soul : 
Not  hidden  was  my  shape  from  thee, 
My  unformed  substance  thou  didst  see ; 
Long  ere  on  earth  my  place  I  took, 
My  days  were  written  in  thy  book. 


PSALMS.  261 

How  sweet  thy  thoughts  to  me,  oh  God! 
J  low  precious  ami  divinely  good; 
More  than  the  sand  their  numbers 
When  I  awake  I  'm  still  with  thee. 

4  Thou  surely  wilt  the  wicked  slay: 
Ye  men  of  blond,  gel  hence,  away! 
They  Bpeak  of  thee  for  wicked  gain, 
And  dan1  to  take  thy  name  in  vain: 
Do  not  I  hate  thy  foes,  oh  Lord. 
And  grieve  to  see  them  break  thy  word? 
I  truly  hate  all  foes  of  thine, 
And  count  them  enemies  of  mine  : 

rch  me,  oh  God !  and  know  my  heart, 
And  try  my  bouI  in  every  part: 

if  I  have  an  evil  way. 
Ami  lead  me  to  eternal  day. 

139  C.  ML  T. 

1  T  ORD.  thou  hast  searched  and  known  me  well, 

I  J  My  rising  and  my  rest : 
Thou  dost  afar  discern  and  tell 

The  thought  within  my  breast : 
Thou  art  acquainted  with  my  ways, 

Dost  sift  my  path  and  lair  : 
Nor  in  my  tongue  a  word  d< 

But  thou  dost  know  it  there : 
Thou  dost  beset  me  all  around. 

And  oa  me  place  thy  hand  : 
Such  knowledge  is  too  deep  to  sound. 

Too  high  to  understand. 

2  Where  can  I  shun  thy  face  sublime, 

And  from  thy  Spirit  i 
Thou  art  in  heaven,  if  there  I  climb: 

In  hell,  if  there  I  sle 
Though  on  the  wings  of  morn  I  speed. 

And  dwell  bevond  the  sea, 


262  PSALMS. 

There  shall  thy  hand  my  footsteps  lead, 
Thy  right  have  hold  of  me  : 

Though  in  the  deepest  shade  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  makes  it  bright ; 

Since  even  darkness  and  the  day 
Are  equal  in  thy  sight. 

3  For  in  the  womb  thou  didst  invest, 

My  reins  thou  dost  control ; 
Thy  name  for  all  my  powers  be  blest, 

So  wondrous  to  my  soul : 
Thou  didst  upon  my  substance  look, 

Unfashioned  in  the  earth ; 
And  wrote  my  history  in  thy  book 

Before  I  had  my  birth. 
How  precious  are  thy  thoughts  to  me, 

Their  sum  exceeds  the  sand  ; 
When  I  awake  I  7m  still  with  thee, 

Supported  by  thy  hand. 

4  Thou  surely  wilt  the  wicked  slay  : 

Depart,  ye  bloody  men ! 
They  speak  against  thy  word  and  way, 

And  take  thy  name  in  vain : 
Do  not  I  hate  thy  foes,  oh  Lord, 

And  grieve  to  see  them  rise  ? 
They  truly  are  by  me  abhorred, 

And  counted  enemies : 
Search  me,  oh  God!  and  know  my  heart, 

My  thought  and  spirit  try  ; 
See  if  I  •  m  wrong  in  any  part, 

And  lead  my  way  on  high. 

140  8s  &  ts.     6  lines. 

To  the  Chief  Musician.     A  Psalm.     By  David. 

1  T  ORD,  from  evil  men  deliver, 
JJ  Save  me  from  their  violence  ; 
Who  imagine  mischiefs  ever, 
Seek  to  give  or  take  offense  : 


LMS.  363 

Sharp  their  ton.  penis'  are  ; 

•  lipe  they  bear. 

2  Lord,  thy  shield  around  me  throwing, 

from  the  bloody  man. 
Who  would  overthrow  my  going, 

Proud  ooea  join  the  wicked  plan: 
•  path  I  have  to  tread 

-  and  snares  their  hands  have  spread. 

3  Lo]  |  v  snpplicati 

Oh  my  God  !  to  thee  I  pray  : 

salvation, 
Shielding  me  in  battle's  day: 
Further  not  their  vile  assault, 

salt 

4  Lord,  of  peace  and  truth  the  lover. 

rt  conspire  : 
Soon  shall  I  ot  recover. 

Into  ruing  tire  : 

Mischiefs  which  their  lips  have  sought. 
■;i  their  heads  be  brought. 

5  Give  no  evil  speaker  standing, 

if  violence 

For  the  poor  thy  help  commanding. 

Pity  to  the  sufferer  show  : 
Upright  men  thy  name  shall  laud. 
Only  such  shall  dwell  with  I 


L.  M. 

A  Psalm.    By  P.- 
ORD.  hear  and  answer  when  I  pray 
I  me  help  without  delay  : 
Oh!  let  :  a<  incens 

-  sacrifice. 


'L 


2  Set  thou  before  my  mouth  a  guard, 
From  every  sin  my  lips  retard  : 


264  PSALMS. 

Keep  me  from  men  who  work  deceit, 
Nor  let  me  of  their  dainties  eat. 

3  Let  righteous  men  in  mercy  smite. 
In  their  reproof  I  shall  delight  : 

It  will  not  break  or  bruise  my  head. 
But  prove  like  oil  upon  it  shed. 

4  When  they  are  pressed  with  troubles  round, 
Their  judges  cast  on  stony  ground  ; 

They  then  shall  hear  my  kind  address, 
The  sweetness  of  my  words  confess. 

5  Our  scattered  bones  in  graves  we  leave. 
Like  furrows  deep  that  ploughmen  cleave  ; 
In  thee,  Jehovah,  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  wilt  thou  preserve  from  dust. 

6  Keep  me  from  snares  my  foes  have  laid, 
From  nets  by  evil  doers  made  ; 

Make  them  in  their  own  traps  to  fall. 
While  safely  I  escape  withal. 

141  8s  &  Is. 

1  T  ORD.  answer  me.  what  time  to  thee 
JJ  I  send  my  supplications  : 

Oh !  let  my  cries  as  incense  rise. 
My  gifts  like  eve's  oblations. 

2  Set  thou  a  guard  before  me.  Lord, 

My  mouth  and  lips  securing  ; 
Oh  !   give  me  not  the  sinner's  lot 
Nor  feasts  of  his  procuring. 
S  Let  just  men  smite,  it  will  delight. 
And  let  the  saints  reprove  me  ; 
Like  ointment  shed  upon  my  head. 
'T  will  neither  wound  nor  move  me. 
4  When  they  have  care  I  '11  make  my  prayer, 
And  in  their  woes  be  present  : 
Their  judges  thrown  against  a  stone, 
Shall  say  my  words  are  pleasant. 


PSALMS.  265 

Our  bones  we  leave,  as  ploughmen  cleave. 

Around  the  graves  decaying; 
Save  mi'  from  dust,  in  thee  1  trust. 
I  for  thy  help  am  praying. 

Keep  me  from  snares  their  art  prepares, 
From  nets  the  proud  are  shaping 

There  let  them  fall,  whilst  I  withal, 
In  triumph  am  escaping. 

1  7^  &  6s. 

1  T  ORD.  accept  the  sacrifice 
Jj  My  hands  present  to  thee  ; 
Let  my  prayer  like  incense  rise. 

And  haste  with  help  to  me. 

2  Guard  my  month,  my  lips  restrain. 

My  words  from  all  deceit : 

Lead  me  not  with  workers  vain. 

Nor  let  me  taste  their  meat. 

3  Let  the  just  in  mercy  smite, 

It  will  not  bruise  my  head  : 

Their  reproof  shall  give  del 
Like  oil  upon  it  shed. 

4  When  r.  are  overthr* 

And  on  the  rocks  descend  : 

They  my  kindness  then  will  own. 
And  to  my  words  attend. 

5  Like  the  earth  by  furrows  bn 

Our  bones  descend  the  grave; 
God,  my  trust,  to  thee  I  look. 
My  life  and  soul  to  save 

C  Keep  me  from  the  gins  they  set. 
From  snare-  the  wicked  shape; 
Let  them  fall  in  their  own  net. 
Whilst  I  w  ithal  escape. 


266  PSALMS. 

142  8s. 

Maschil.     By  David,  when  he  was  in  the  cave.     A  Prayer. 

1  rjlO  Jehovah  I  cried  for  relief, 
X    To  Jehovah  I  sent  up  my  prayer ; 

I  disclosed  all  my  trouble  and  grief. 
I  unbosomed  my  sorrow  and  care. 

2  When  my  spirit  was  sinking  with  dread. 

Then  thou  knewest  the  path  which  I  made  j 
In  the  way  that  I  now  have  to  tread. 
Wily  snares  have  been  privily  laid. 

3  When  I  looked  on  my  right  and  beheld. 

There  were  none  that  with  me  would  condole ; 
All  supporters  and  refuges  failed. 

There  was  no  man  that  cared  for  my  soul. 

4  To  Jehovah,  I  said  in  my  cry, 

My  defender  and  portion  in  life. 
Save  from  foes  that  are  stronger  than  I. 
I  am  greatly  reduced  by  their  strife. 

5  Bring  my  soul  from  this  horrible  place. 

Out  of  prison  thy  name  to  adore  : 
For  the  righteous  my  hand  will  embrace. 
When  I  get  the  kind  help  I  implore. 

142  8s  &  7s. 


'If 


SEXT  my  cries  to  yonder  skies. 
~  called  on  God,  my  Saviour ; 
I  poured  my  fears  into  his  ears, 
My  trouble  and  behavior. 

2  The  way  I  went,  with  sorrow  spent, 

Thou  knewest  how  to  spare  me  : 

And  in  that  path,  my  foes  in  wrath. 

Have  placed  a  net  to  snare  me. 

3  I  turned  my  sight  toward  my  right, 

But  none  were  comfort  bearing ; 


PSALMS.  261 

All  refuge  failed,  my  spirit  quailed, 
No  man  for  me  was  caring. 

4  To  thee  I  cried,  tli rough  life  my  guide, 

A  refnge  now  I  *m  needing  ; 
Trod  down  in  woes,  by  haughty  foes, 
Whose  strength  is  mine  exceeding. 

5  That  I  may  praise  thy  works  and  ways, 

My  soul  bring  out  of  prison ; 
Just  men  will  see,  and  flock  to  me, 
And  have  a  happy  season. 

143  L.  M.  D 

A  Psaltn.     By  David. 

i  T  ORD.  hear  when  I  for  mercy  plead, 
Jj  In  faithful  truth  an  answer  speed ; 
To  judgment  enter  not  with  me, 

ice  none  that  live  are  just  with  thee : 
For  haughty  foes  beset  me  round. 
Who  crush  my  life  into  the  ground; 
Thus  overwhelmed  in  lonely  gloom, 
I  dwell  like  those  within  the  tomb. 

2  Thy  works  of  wonder  I  behold, 
And  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old  ; 
Up  to  thy  throne  I  stretch  my  hands. 
And  thirst  for  thee  like  weary  lands: 
Send  answers  quickly,  lest  I  fail, 
Confounded  sink  in  death's  dark  vale  ; 
Thy  mercy  in  the  morning  show, 
The  way  of  safety  let  me  know. 

me  from  foes  of  haughty  pride. 
With  thee  for  safety  let  me  hide; 
Teach  me.  my  God,  to  do  thy  will, 
Let  thy  _;.<>d  Spirit  guide  me  still: 
For  thy  name's  sake  my  spirit  cheer, 
My  soul  from  all  distress  set  clear; 
Thou  wilt  in  mercy  quell  my  foes, 
And  give  thy  servant  sweet  repose. 


268  PSALMS. 

143  8s  &  7s  D. 

1  T  ORD,  before  thy  throne  I  venture, 
JLi  Hear  in  faithful  truth  ray  prayer ; 
Not  to  judgment  with  me  enter. 

None  that  live  can  answer  there ; 
For  the  foe  my  life  impelling. 

Hath  consigned  me  to  the  tomb ; 
There,  in  desolation  dwelling, 

I  am  overwhelmed  with  gloom. 

2  Days  of  old  my  mind  are  thronging, 

Wonders  which  thy  hands  have  wrought ; 
While  for  thee  my  soul  is  longing. 

Like  the  earth  for  rain  in  drought : 
Hear  me  quickly,  lest  I  perish, 

Leave  me  not  to  death  and  woe ; 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cherish, 

And  the  way  of  safety  show. 

3  After  thee  my  soul  aspiring, 

Would  beneath  thy  shadow  hide  ; 
Thy  good  Spirit's  aid  acquiring, 

In  thy  will  shall  I  abide  : 
For  thy  glory  make  me  fervent, 

In  thy  mercy  cheer  my  soul ; 
Since,  indeed,  I  am  thy  servant, 

All  my  vexing  foes  control. 

144  8s  &  Is  D. 

By  David. 

1   C\  OD  be  blest,  my  great  defender, 

IX  God,  my  strength,  my  Rock,  my  shield : 
Who  makes  peoples  to  surrender, 

Arms  me  for  the  battle-field : 
What  is  man  to  thee,  Jehovah  ? 

Why  dost  thou  regard  his  son  ? 
Like  a  cloud  his  days  pass  over  ; 

Man  and  vanity  are  one. 


PSALMS.  209 

2  Bow  thy  heaven?,  and  touch  the  mountains, 

their  smoke  ascend  on  high  : 
•  forth  lightnings  from  their  fountains, 

1  lift  me  from  the  waters. 
Kid  the  land  from  for 
"Who  debate  tli"  vainee 

Whose  right  hand  is  one  of  lies. 

3  N  loration, 

On  ten  strings,  I  '11  play  the  Lord; 
He  who  giTeth  B     i  .ion 

tea  David  from  the  s* 
Kid  th»-  land  from  -•<:!-  of  Strang 

from  men  of  foreign  I 
Whose  vile  mouth  is  fraught  with  dangers, 
Whose  right  hand  is  full  of  bril 

4  That  our  sons  like  ti  :»"ing. 

That  our  daughter-  rise  like  tow< 
Thai  our 
Fast  increasing  flocks  be  ours: 

d  strong,  a 
None  that  wish  an  ill  reward: 

-  ^uch  a  nation. 
Blest,  whose  Saviour  is  the  Lord. 

144  L.  M.  I). 

1  "OLEST  be  the  Lord,  wl  itfa  might 
X)  My  arm-  for  war.  my  hands  for  fight : 
My  goodness,  fortress,  K<><-k  and  shield, 
Who  makes  the  haughty  ]>■ 

Jehovah,  what  is  man  to  " 
Or  all  his  growing  progeny? 
His  days  like  |  lows  run. 

And  man  and  vanity  are  one. 

2  Bow  down  thy  heavens  and  touch  the  <~-arth: 
And  smoke  and  fire  shall  i^.-ue  forth  ■ 


270  PSALMS. 

Send  arrows  out.  let  lightnings  fly, 
Until  the  wicked  flee  or  die. 
But  send  and  draw  me  from  the  wave. 
From  children  strange,  defend  and  save. 
Whose  mouth  is  filled  with  all  things  vile. 
Whose  right  hand  is  a  hand  of  guile. 

2  Oh  God !  to  thee,  who  saveth  kings, 

New  songs  I  '11  chant,  and  sound  ten  strings ; 
One  who  his  favor  doth  afford 
In  ridding  David  from  the  sword : 
But  rid  our  land  from  children  strange. 
Whose  mouth  speaks  falsehood  and  revenge  : 
And  keep  us  clear  from  alien  tribes, 
Whose  right  hand  is  a  hand  of  bribes. 

3  That  our  young  sons  like  trees  be  grown. 
Our  daughters  like  a  polished  stone ; 
Our  barns  be  filled  with  every  store, 
Our  flocks  increased  by  thousands  more  ; 
Our  oxen  be  for  labor  strong, 

None  going  out  or  in  for  wrong  : 
Oh  :  happy  laud,  with  such  reward, 
Whose  God  and  guardian  is  the  Lord. 

145  C.  ML  D. 

Praise.     By  David. 

1  mHEE  will  I  bless,  my  God  and  King  1 
J_    Thy  name  will  I  extol ; 

Day  after  day  thy  praises  sing, 

While  endless  ages  roll  : 
Thy  greatness  can  no  searching  reach, 

And  lasting  is  thy  praise  ; 
Age  shall  to  age  thy  doings  teach, 

And  sound  thy  grand  displays. 

2  Thy  glory  shall  employ  my  tongue, 

thy  majesty  and  might ; 


PSALMS.  271 

All  men  shall  raise  to  thee  their  song. 

Thy  fearful  •!•  eds  re 
Thy  memory  shall  inspire  their  mind, 

ir  lips  thy  truth  to  show  : 
Thou  art  so  gracious,  just  and  kind. 

To  wrath  and  anger  slow. 

3  How  good  an  thou  the  earth  abroad. 

Thy  d  r  all : 

All  inder  thanks  to  God. 

Thy  aaints  upon  thee  call ; 
They  utter  forth  thy  glorious  reign. 

Thy  righteous  deeds  commend ; 
Thy  kingdom  ever  shall  remain, 

Thy  rule  shall  never  end. 

i""«  tod  lifts  the  feeble  when  they  fall 

And  makes  the  helpless  stand : 
He  sends  -applies  of  meat  to  all 

Who  wait  upon  his  hand  : 
He  sends  content  to  all  that  live. 

His  treasure  nerer  decays : 
His  works  abundant  mercy  give. 

And  righteous  are  his  ways. 

5  He  ">  ever  nigh  to  answer  prayer 

For  all  who  seek  aright ; 
He  will  fulfill  their  whole  desire, 

Who  in  his  truth  delight : 
He  safely  keeps  hi<  fear  ts,  too, 

But  will  I  stroy  : 

Oh!  let  all  flesh  the  theme  pursue. 

My  mouth  it  shall  employ. 

143  &  7<  D 

1   'TlHEE  will  I  sin_r.  my  God  and  King! 
J_    And  bl  •  forei  er  : 

From  day  to  day  t!i  -  pay. 

My  praise  shall  languish  never : 


2^2  PSALMS. 

Most  highly  raised,  as  greatly  praised, 

Unsearchable  in  glory ; 
Race  shall  to  race  thy  doings  trace, 

And  tell  thine  acts  in  story. 

2  Thy  works  and  ways  shall  wake  my  praise, 

Their  majesty  and  splendor  ; 
Thy  deeds  of  might  shall  men  excite 

Their  highest  praise  to  render  : 
Their  song  shall  bless  thy  righteousness, 

Thy  goodness,  great  and  spacious ; 
Thy  wrath  is  slow,  thy  mercies  flow, 

And  thou  art  kind  and  gracious. 

3  How  good  to  all  thy  mercies  fall, 

And  shine  creation  over ; 
Thy  creatures  raise  to  thee  their  praise, 

But  saints  shall  bless  Jehovah  : 
Thy  lasting  name  shall  they  proclaim, 

Thy  glory  to  the  nations ; 
Thy  kingdom  will  all  ages  fill, 

Thy  reign  all  generations. 

4^[God  lifts  up  all  who  faint  or  fall, 

Brings  back  the  lost  to  reason  ; 
All  lift  their  eyes  for  fresh  supplies, 

He  gives  their  meat  in  season : 
All  living  things  draw  from  his  springs, 

Content  and  fullness  solely  ; 
Right  are  the  ways  that  he  displays, 

And  all  his  works  are  holy. 

5  He  \s  very  near,  their  cry  to  hear 

Who  truly  seek  his  favor  ; 
He  grants  their  claim  who  fear  his  name 

And  deigns  to  be  their  Saviour  ; 
He  overthrows  his  haughty  foes, 

Forsakes  his  people  never : 
I  *11  speak  his  praise,  let  after  days 

Exalt  his  name  forever. 


LMS.  5 

L.  M.  P. 

1  fTlHEE  I'll  exalt,  my 

I     Thy  name  r  sing : 

'.  prolong. 
Thy  i 
Thy  2  .ore. 

Bja       id. 
mighty  act-  abn 

2  Th% 

honored  majesty  supr 

n  recount  to  end] 
will  on  tby  _       kg  s  dwell, 

tell ; 

For  I 

»t,  thine  anger  slow. 

3  II-  1  kind  art  thou  to  nil, 

Thy  i  creation  fall : 

All  things 

Thy  name  the  sai 

will  declare  thy 
Thy  a  of  men  : 

Thy  reign  nrom     _ 
And  thy  dominion  never  ei 

4TfG  rhe  feeble  crown, 

ts  up  all  the  bowed  down  : 
All  »n  him  for  i 

In  time  he  gives  them  food  to  eat : 

- 
And  every  living  thing  supplies  : 
How  righl 
Wha 

5  Nigh  is  Jehovah  nnl 

do  in  truth  upon  Lira  call ; 


2U  PSALMS. 

He  to  his  fearers  grants  tbeir  will, 
He  hears  their  cry  and  saves  from  ill ; 
He  keeps  his  lovers  in  their  joys. 
And  all  the  wicked  he  destroys : 
His  praise  my  mouth  shall  still  proclaim. 
All  flesh  shall  bless  his  holv  name. 


146  L.  M.  D. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  AH!  bless  Jehovah,  thou  my  soul. 
U  Him  while  I  live  will  I  extol ; 
While  I  exist  I  will  my  God 

"With  songs  and  music  ever  laud. 

Trust  not  in  princes,  sons  of  men. 

For  help  in  them  has  never  been  : 

Their  breath  goes  forth,  and  dust  are  they. 

Their  counsels  perish  in  a  day. 

2  Blest  man  whose  help  is  Jacob's  aid. 
Whose  hope  on  God  is  surely  laid. 

Who  made  the  heavens  and  earth  and  deep, 
And  will  his  promise  ever  keep  : 
Who  gives  the  poor  and  hungry  bread. 
And  frees  the  bound  and  captive  led ; 
Who  gives  to  those  oppressed  their  right. 
And  opens  eyes  deprived  of  sight. 

3  Who  raises  up  the  bowed  down. 

And  does  with  love  the  righteous  crown ; 
Who  helps  the  widow  in  her  need. 
And  does  her  orphan  children  feed ; 
Who  does  the  strangers  well  preserve. 
But  makes  the  sinners'  way  to  swerve : 
Thy  God.  oh  Zion !  still  remains. 
From  age  to  age  Jehovah  reigns. 

^  Hallelujah ! 


PSALM&  2T5 

146  C.  M.  D. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  AH!  thou,  my  soul.  Jehovah  laud, 
\J  I  '11  praise  him  while  I  live  ; 
While  I  have  being  to  my  God 

Will  songs  and  music  give. 
Not  sons  of  men  nor  princes  trust. 

To  whom  there  is  n<>  stay  : 
They  lose  their  breath  and  turn  to  dust. 

Their  counsels  pa-s  away. 

2  Blest  man.  whose  hope  on  God  is  laid. 

On  Jacob's  Rock  secure  : 
Who  heaven  and  earth  and  all  things  made, 

Whose  promises  endure : 
Who  judgment  gives  for  those  oppre— 

And  sets  the  captive  free : 
Who  lifts  the  fallen  and  distressed. 

And  makes  the  blind  to  see. 

3  Who  fills  the  hungry  in  their  needs. 

And  does  the  strangers  crown  : 
Who  orphans  and  the  widow  feeds. 

But  casts  the  wicked  down : 
Who  loves  the  righteous  to  sustain. 

And  all  who  him  adore : 
Thy  God.  oh  Zion!  long  shall  reign. 

Jehovah  evermore. 

Hallelujah! 

146  8s  &  7s  D. 

Hallelujah ! 
1  pRAISE  God?  my  soul,  him  I  *11  extol, 
_L     Till  death  seals  up  this  portal : 
Then  will  I  laud  and  bless  my  God 

In  songs  that  are  immortal. 
Put  not  your  trust  in  sons  of  dust, 
Nor  help  from  princes  cherish  : 


276  PSALMS. 

They  lose  their  breath,  sink  down  in  death, 
That  day  their  counsels  perish. 

2  How  blest  is  he,  whose  hope  shall  be 

In  God,  who  faileth  never ; 
Who  heaven  arrayed,  and  all  things  made, 

And  keepeth  truth  forever : 
Who  justice  sends,  the  wronged  defends, 

From  bonds  the  captive  freeing  ; 
Who  gives  their  bread,  in  hunger  led, 

And  opes  blind  eyes  to  seeing. 

3  Who  lifts  up  those  bowed  down  in  woes, 

And  in  the  just  takes  pleasure  ; 
Who  deigns  to  bless  the  fatherless, 

And  fills  the  widow's  treasure  ; 
Who  finds  their  home,  who  strangers  roam, 

But  gives  the  wicked  over  : 
Oh  Zion !  laud  thy  living  God, 

Forever  reigns  Jehovah. 

Hallelujah ! 

146  8s  &  la  D. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  AH!  my  soul,  exalt  Jehovah, 
\J  I  will  bless  him  all  my  days ; 
Laud  him  when  this  life  is  over, 

In  immortal  songs  of  praise  : 
Not  the  help  of  princes  cherish, 

Make  not  sons  of  men  your  stay  j 
Soon  they  lose  their  breath  and  perish, 

When  their  counsels  pass  away. 

2  Happy  man,  whose  hope  elated, 

Still  on  Jacob's  God  depends ; 
Who  the  world  and  all  created, 

Whom  eternal  truth  attends  : 
Who  the  captive  prisoner  looseth, 

Gives  to  those  oppressed  their  right ; 
For  the  hungry  bread  diffuse th, 

And  restores  the  blind  to  sight. 


PSALMS.  277 

3  Who  lift?  up  the  bowed  from  danger, 
Lores  the  righteous  everywhere  ; 
Who  the  widow,  orphan,  stranger. 

Well  preserves  and  makes  his  care: 
Who  will  cast  the  wicked  over, 
And  his  fearers  will  sustain  ; 
Zion  !  praise  thy  God,  Jehovah, 
He  for  evermore  shall  reign. 

Hallelujah ! 

147  C.  M.  6  lines. 

Hallelujah  ! 

1  TJOW  good  and  comely  is  acclaim, 
JLL  When  we  our  God  adore ; 

He  comes  to  build  Jerusalem, 

His  outcasts  to  restore : 
Hearts  broke  be  binds,  their  wounded  minds 

He  heals  of  pain3  they  bore. 

2  The  stars  are  numbered  in  his  sight, 

And  each  he  calls  by  name  ; 
His  understanding's  infinite, 

His  power  and  grace  the  same  : 
The  meek  he  crowns,  while  from  his  frowns 

The  wicked  sink  to  shame. 

3  Oh !  sing  with  harps  his  praise  aloud, 

To  God  lift  up  the  strain. 
Who  spreads  aloft  the  vapory  cloud 

And  waters  earth  with  rain : 
Who  clothes  the  fields  and  distant  hills 

With  waving  grass  and  grain. 

4  He  deigns  the  hungry  beast  to  feed, 

And  hears  young  ravens  cry  : 
Yet  neither  minds  the  fleetest  steed. 

Nor  man  of  stature  high  ; 
But  will  esteem  those  fearing  him, 

Who  on  his  grace  rely. 


278  PSALMS. 

5^f  Jerusalem !  send  up  thy  strains, 

Oh  Zion !  praise  thy  God  ; 
For  he  thy  gates  with  strength  sustains, 

Sends  peace  through  thine  abode  ; 
Thy  sons  has  he  made  blest  in  thee. 

And  finest  wheat  bestowed. 

6  How  swift  his  powerful  word  goes  forth ! 

Who  can  his  cold  oppose  ? 
"With  flakes  like  wool  he  strews  the  earth, 

His  frost  like  ashes  sows ; 
He  sends  his  word,  soft  winds  are  stirred, 

And  trickling  water  flows. 

7  He  made  his  word  to  Jacob  known, 

To  Israel  his  commands, 
Which  were  not  to  the  nations  shown 

Nor  any  other  lands ; 
His  holy  word  they  have  not  heard, 

Nor  judgments  of  his  hands. 

Hallelujah ! 

147  8s  &  7s.  6  lines. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  TTOW  good  to  laud  our  gracious  God, 
XI  While  lofty  anthems  singing; 

He  comes  to  claim  Jerusalem. 

His  captives  with  him  bringing ; 
He  heals  and  binds  their  wounded  minds, 

And  sounds  of  joy  are  ringing. 

2  His  eyes  behold  the  stars  of  gold, 

Their  names  and  numbers  telling 
He  's  great  in  might,  and  infinite, 

His  power  all  powers  excelling  ; 
He  lifts  the  weak  and  crowns  the  meek, 

Casts  down  the  proud  rebelling. 

3  Let  timbrels  ring,  with  gladness  sing 

To  God,  the  great  Jehovah, 


PSALMS. 

:d  plain, 
Froi:  high  that  fa 

with  corn  •'  orn. 

;Vi:h  grass  the  mountains  c 
4  He  gives  the  meat  which  wild 
And  hear?  young  rav< 

ed  the  fleel 
rength  rely 
But  takes  delight  in  hearts  upright 
That  trust  his  grace  undying. 
'*  '  him: 

Thy  God  exalt,  oh  Zion! 
Thy  children  blest,  in  quiet 

He  mak  -  ron; 

He  gives  thee  peace  with  much  incr- 
A  d  1  plenty  to  rely  on. 

high  commands  run  through  the  I 
His  cold  is  all- 
He  sprinkles  snows  and  fa  ws, 

Lit-  wool  the  earth  bestrewing; 
He  makes  -  -  :  >,w. 

All  nature's  wing. 

7  He  showed  his  law.  which  Jacob  saw. 
To  Israel,  his  salvation: 
He  wrote  commands,  with  his  own  hands. 

To  wake  their  admiration  : 
Which  were  not  known,  nor  have  been  ~. 
To  any  other  nation. 

Hallelujah  I 

147  Bfi  &  to  6  li 

Hallelujah  ! 

1  "HRAISE  our  God.  his  wonder-  singing, 
_L    Praise  is  comely  with  acclaim  ; 
He  Lb  Israel's  exiles  bringing, 

He  builds  up  Jerusalem : 
Broken  hearts  he  h 

-  with  balm  their  wounded  minds. 


280  PSALMS. 

2  He  the  stars  by  name  commanding. 

Tells  their  number  and  their  date  ; 
Infinite  in  understanding. 

Powerful  and  immensely  great : 
He  lifts  up  the  meek  to  crowns, 
Sinks  the  wicked  by  his  frowns. 

3  Bless  our  God,  the  great  Jehovah, 

Sing  with  harps  the  loudest  strain, 
Who  with  clouds  the  heavens  spreads  over, 

Waters  earth  with  showers  of  rain ; 
Who  with  grass  and  bending  corn 
Does  the  distant  fields  adorn, 

4  He  feeds  cattle  from  his  treasure, 

Hears  young  ravens  when  they  cry  ; 
Yet  in  steeds  he  takes  no  pleasure, 

Nor  in  men  of  stature  high, 
But  regards  with  kind  esteem 
Those  who  fear  and  trust  in  him. 
S^fZion  !  let  the  song  be  lengthened, 

Him  Jerusalem  adore  ! 
He  thy  gates  and  bars  hath  strengthened, 

Can  thy  children  wish  for  more  ? 
He  thy  peace  has  made  complete. 
Filled  thy  stores  with  finest  wheat. 

6  Very  swift  his  order  runneth  ; 

Who  before  his  cold  can  stand  ? 
Dew  to  hoary  frost  he  turneth. 

Snow  like  wool  strews  o'er  the  land : 
When  he  calls  the  mild  wind  blows. 
Then  the  water  freely  flows. 

7  He  gave  Jacob  inspiration, 

Israel  his  just  commands  ; 
He  has  not  to  any  nation 

Sent  such  favors  from  his  hands : 
Judgments  which  to  them  were  shown, 
Other  peoples  have  not  known. 

Hallelujah ! 


PSALMS. 

148  7s  D. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  pRAISE  the  Lord  from  worlds  of  light, 

JL    Praise  him  from  the  towering  height; 
Praise  him,  angels  in  your  songs, 

Praise  him.  all  ye  holy  throngs : 
Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  that  beam, 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  that  gleam; 
Praise  him.  heavens  of  heavens  on  high, 
Praise  him.  clouds  that  through  them  fly. 

2  Let  them  praise  Jehovah's  name, 
For  by  his  command  they  came: 
He  ha"th  fixed  them  ever  fast. 
His  decree  cannot  be  past: 
Praise  Jehovah  from  below. 
Dragons,  depths,  and  streams  that  flow; 
Vapor,  snow,  hail,  fire  and  storm, 
Winds  that  do  his  word  perform. 

3  Mountains,  hills,  and  cedars  fair. 
Fruitful  trees  that  clusters  bear  ; 
Beast  and  cattle,  creeping  thing. 
Feathered  fowl  with  airy  wing: 
Kings  and  peoples  that  obey, 
Chiefs  and  judges  bearing  sway, 
Youthful  men  and  blooming  maids, 
Children,  too.  and  hoary  heads. 

4  Let  their  praise  to  him  be  sent, 
Who  alone  is  excellent ; 

For  his  glory  beams  with  love. 
Over  earth  and  heaven  above  : 
He  his  people's  horn  hath  raised. 
Which  by  all  the  Baints  is  praised; 
Even  too  by  Israel, 
Who  so  near  their  Maker  dwell. 

Hallelujah! 


282  PSALMS. 

148  8s  &  Is  D. 

Hallelujah! 

1  T)RAISE  the  Lord  from  realms  of  glory, 
X    Praise  him  from  the  lofty  height  ; 
Praise  him,  angels,  high  and  hoary. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  armies  bright  : 
Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  of  splendor, 

Praise  him,  stars  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Heavens  of  heavens,  your  praises  render 

And  ye  clouds  that  through  them  roll. 

2  Let  them  praise  the  great  Jehovah, 

They  by  his  command  were  made  ; 
Bounds  he  gave  they  ne'er  pass  over, 

Firm  decrees  by  all  obeyed  : 
Praise  the  Lord  from  earth  and  ocean, 

Dragons,  depths,  and  rolling  seas  ; 
Vapor,  fire,  and  storms  in  motion, 

Working  out  his  vast  decrees. 

3  Lofty  cedars,  hills  and  mountains, 

Beast  and  cattle,  creeping  thing. 
Fruitful  trees  and  gushing  fountains, 

Feathered  fowl  with  airy  wing  : 
Kings  and  all  whom  empire  ladens, 

Chiefs  and  judges,  old  and  gray, 
Youthful  men  and  blooming  maidens, 

Tender  babes  of  yesterday. 

4  Let  them  praise  his  name  most  glorious, 

Who  is  excellent  alone  ; 
Over  earth  and  heaven  victorious, 

Shines  his  bright  exalted  throne  : 
He  a  mighty  horn  hath  given, 

Which  the  saints  with  love  adore  ; 
Which  is  praised  by  Israel  even, 

Seated  near  him  evermore. 

Hallelujah! 


PSALMS.  283 

i  II.  M. 

Hallelujah  1 

1  "jHROM  heaven  give  praise  to  God, 
Jl    And  from  the  lofty  height ; 
Him  let  all  angels  laud. 

And  all  his  armies  bright : 
Sun.  moon  and  stars. 

Exalt  his  love  : 
Ye  heavens  and  spheres. 

And  clouds  above. 

2  Let  them  his  name  adore, 

They  rose  at  his  command  * 
He  fixed  them  evermore, 

And  his  decree  shall  stand : 
Let  depths  below 

Exalt  the  Lord ; 
Wind,  fire  and  siiowr 

That  do  his  word. 

3  All  hills. your  tribute  bring. 

Fruit  trees  and  cedars  fair; 
Beast,  cattle,  creeping  thing. 

And  fowl  that  cuts  the  air  ; 
Kings,  judges,  all. 

Young  men  and  maids. 
With  children  small, 

And  hoary  heads. 

4  Let  these  his  praise  make  known, 

His  excellence  and  love  : 
Who  Beta  his  glorious  throne 

O'er  earth  and  heaven  above  : 
Their  horn  he  raised. 

Which  saints  esteem  ; 
By  Israel  praised, 

So  near  to  him.* 

Hallelujah ! 


284  PSALMS. 

149  C.  M. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  T  ET  saints  with  their  assembled  voice 
JJ  New  songs  of  glory  sing ; 

Let  Israel  in  his  God  rejoice, 
And  Zion  in  her  King. 

2  Let  them  his  name  in  music  speak, 

With  harp  and  timbrel  praise  $ 
He  loves  to  beautify  the  meek, 
His  own  to  honor  raise. 

3  Let  saints  exult  in  glorious  joy. 

Sing  loud  of  peace  restored ; 
Let  God's  high  praise  their  mouth  employ, 
Their  hand  a  two-edged  sword. 

4  To  recompense  the  heathen  lands, 

Opposing  powers  restrain ; 

To  lay  their  kings  in  iron  bands, 

Their  honored  ones  enchain. 

5  To  execute  for  all  their  wrongs, 

The  judgment  written  down ; 
This  honor  to  the  saints  belongs, 
And  they  shall  wear  the  crown. 

Hallelujah ! 

149  8s  &  7s. 

Hallelujah ! 

1  T  ET  new  songs  of  praise  be  paid  him, 
Jj  Saints  in  full  assembly  sing : 
Israel  joy  in  God  that  made  him, 

Zion,  in  her  mighty  King. 

2  Let  them  give  him  adoration. 

Sing  and  harp  his  saving  love ; 
Pleased  he  gives  the  just  salvation, 
Beautifies  the  meek  above. 

3  Let  the  saints  exult  in  glory. 

Sing  aloud  of  peace  restored ; 


PSALM  >.  285 

God's  high  praise  be  all  their  story, 
In  their  hand  a  two-edged  sword. 

4  Haughty   realms  to  scourge  and  chasten. 

Heathen  kingdoms  to  restrain  : 
Their  proud  kintrs  with  tetters  fasten. 
And  their  noble  ones  to  chain. 

5  These  the  judgments  long  recorded, 

They  shall  execute  on  them; 
This  is  to  the  saints  awarded, 
Honored  with  a  diadem. 

Hallelujah! 

150  L    ML 

Hallelujah  I 

1  pRAISE  God  in  Zion,  his  delight. 

jL  In  heaven  his  firmament  of  might ; 
Praise  him  for  mighty  wonders  shown. 
His  plenitude  of  greatness  own. 

2  Praise  him  with  trumps  of  loud  acclaim. 
With  harp  and  lyre  pronounce  his  name ; 
Praise  him  with  timbrel,  pipe  and  strings, 
With  deeper  tones  the  organ  brings. 

3  Praise  him  with  cymbals  in  the  chime, 
With  cymbals  sounding  notes  sublime  5 
Oh!  let  all  breath  unite  to  laud. 

And  render  ceaseless  praise  to  God. 

Hallelujah! 
150  C.  M. 

Hallelujah! 

1  "HRAISE  God  in  his  own  courts  below, 
_L    And  in  the  heavens  above  ; 

His  mighty  acts  with  praises  show, 
His  greatness,  truth  and  love. 

2  Praise  him  with  notes  the  trumpet  flings, 

With  harp  and  lyre  rejoice  ; 
Praise  him  with  timbrel,  pipe  and  strings, 
With  organs  lift  the  voice. 


286  PSALMS. 

3  Praise  him  with  cymbals'  sounding  lays, 
With  cymbals  heard  afar ; 
Oh !  let  all  breath  the  chorus  raise, 
And  render  thanks  to  Jah. 

Hallelujah! 

150  8s  &  Ts. 

Hallelujah! 

1  AH!  praise  our  God  in  his  abode, 

\J  Praise  him  in  worlds  of  brightness  j 
Praise  him  for  might,  his  deeds  recite, 
Praise  him  for  noble  greatness. 

2  Sound  forth  his  praise  on  trumpets'  lays, 

With  harp  and  lyre  adore  him ; 
Praise  him  on  strings,  while  timbrel  rings, 
With  organs  sing  before  him. 

3  Loud  cymbals  chime  in  notes  sublime, 

Spread  joy  the  wide  world  over  ; 
Each  one  that  hath  the  power  of  breath 
Give  thanks  and  praise  Jehovah. 

Hallelujah ! 

Boxology.     C.  M. 

PRAISE  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  for  evermore  : 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
His  name  let  earth  adore. 

Hallelujah ! 

Boxology.   L.  M. 

LET  Father,  Son  and  Spirit  be 
Adored  through  all  eternity  ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  unite  to  laud 
The  One,  eternal,  triune  God. 

Hallelujah! 


TABLE   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


A 

Paga 

All  lands  in  joyful  songs  unite 113 

All  lands  t«>  God  in  shouts  of  praise 112 

All  peoples  laud  and  praise  our  God '212 

All  peoples,  your  voices  unite 179 

Always  will  I  bless  Jehovah 61 

Anion-,'  the  saints  my  heartfelt  praise 20o 

Are  ye  indeed  as  men  struck  dumb 101 

-  the  hind  a  stream  to  find 79 

As  pants  the  haunted  hart  for  streams 78 

Assign  to  Jehovah,  ye  men  of  great  power 49 

B 

Behold  and  bless  Jehovah 252 

Bless  Jehovah  !  oh  my  soul 185 

the  Lord,  who  girds  with  might 269 

he  man  that  fears  the  Lord 246 

Blest  is  the  man  who  helps  the  poor 77 

Blest  man  that  neither  does 2 

Bow  down  thine  car.  oh  Lord  !  and  hear 152 

By  the  rivers  of  Babylon  there  we  >at  down _57 

C 

Clap  your  hands  with  adoration 87 

Clothe  tJi<-  king  with  truth,  oh  God  ! 1:5 

Gome,  all  It  irmonious  tongues,  and  sing 1 7  i 

Come,  let  us  sing  to  Christ  our  King I6fl 

Come,  let  us  to  Jehovah  sing If  s 


Earth  with  her  stores  of  wealth  is  God's 41 

Eternal  God  .'  our  safe  abode 158 

Exult,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord 58 

F 

For  God  I  waited  calm  in  mind 76 

Fools  in  their  hearts  have  always  saiJ 22 

Fools  say  in  heart  there  is  no  God 95 

For  thy  salvation  faints  my  soul 2£fi 

For  ever.  Lord,  remains  thy  word 


288  INDEX. 

r»go 

Fret  not  though  wealth  the  wicked  crown 66 

Fret  not  at  evil  doers 6S 

From  depths  of  trouble  hear  my  cries 247 

From  the  depths  I  have  sent  up  my  cries 247 

From  heaven  give  praise  to  God 283 

G 

Give  me  rescue  from  my  foes 102 

Give  me  a  mind  thy  truth  to  find 225 

Give  thanks  to  Jehovah  with  notes  of  acclaim 254 

Give  thanks  and  laud  our  gracious  God 212 

Give  thanks  for  blessings  to  the  Lord 106 

Give  the  Lord,  ye  men  of  station 51 

God  is  my  refuge,  strength  and  rest 10 

God  is  our  strength  and  safe  retreat 84 

God  is  our  strength  and  present  aid 84 

God  founded  in  the  holy  hills 153 

God  be  blest,  my  great  defender 268 

God  of  truth,  bow  down  thine  ear 07 

God  be  merciful  and  bless 116 

God,  in  mercy  send  salvation 116 

God  is  cO  Israel  only  kind 127 

God  stands  where  legislatures  meet 143 

God  stands  where  princely  rulers  meet 144 

Good  hast  thou  done  thy  servant  Lord 224 

Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel,  hear 130 

Great  Shepherd  of  Israel,  give  ear 140 

Great  God  to  whom  the  right  belongs 167 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  praised 85 

Great  and  glorious  is  Jehovah 87 

H 

Had  not  Jehovah  rescue  brought 242 

Hea r  thou  my  cries,  Jehovah 182 

Hear,  oh  God"  J  my  supplications 105 

Hear  me,  oh  Lord  i  I'll  keep  thy  word 234 

He  that  with  God  in  secret  hides 161 

He  that  dwells  in  the  covert  of  God  the  Most  High.  160 

How  are  my  troublers  multiplied 5 

How  beautiful  thy  dwelling 148 

How  blest  are  they  who  keep  the  way 210 

How  blest  is  he  in  heart  and  hand 1 

How  blest  is  he  who  waLketh  free 3 

How  blest  the  man  forgiven 56 

How  blest  the  man  that  fears  the  Lord 245 

How  blest  the  man  whom  God  forgives 55 

How  blest  the  perfect  in  the  way 216 

How  can  a  youth  his  way  make  pure 217 


INDEX  289 

How  comely  are  thy  tents 147 

How  eomely  i-  the  -;Lrht  of  friends 

Icar  thy  dwellings  are  to  me 140 

I  I  am  t"  hear  from  them "-41 

I  and  comely  is  acclaim 277 

ad  comely  La  the  Bight . 

How  good  thy  mercies  to  record 162 

Bowgo<  1  to  land  oar  gracious  God 178 

i  r  friends  agree 252 

165 

How  happy  he  who  fears  the  Lord - 

How  in  thy  law  my  pleasure  grows 228 

How  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord 21 

How  long  wilt  thou  forget  me 

How  Lovely  La  thy  blest  abode 145 

Holl  not  thy  peace.  Almighty  God  ! 200 

How  sweet  to  wake  the  grateful  lay 163 

How  wonderful  thy  perfect  rule 

I 

I  lift  mine  eyes  to  yonder  skies ! 

1  love  the  Lord,  for  he  has  heard 211 

In  anger  hot  r€-huke  me  not 11 

In  awe  I  stand  of  thy  command S 

In  Judah  God  is  known 131 

In  Judah  Jehovah  is  known 131 

•  stood 231 

In  silent  adoration 106 

I  once  resolved  my  mouth  to  curb 74 

I  once  resolved  to  heed  my  way 73 

■  my  cries  to  yonder  skies 266 

I  thought  my  mouth  to  bridle 70 

It  is  good  to  give  thanks  to  the  Lord 164 

I  '%<-  justly  done  by  every  one 

I  've  promised,  Lord,  1  M  keep  thy  won: __ 

I  've  seen  a  wicked  man  of  dread CS 

I  've  seen  the  wicked  nourish 71 

I  wait,  oh  Lord  !  for  thine  own  word - 

J 

Jehovah,  hear  thee  when  in  woe 34 

Jehovah,  how  many  would  make  me  a  prey 6 

Jehovah  reigns  alone 177 

Jehovah  reigns  enthroned  with  light 166 

Jehovah  reigns  in  power  supreme 176 

Jehovah  reigns  with  strength  arrayed 166 

Jehovah's  help  I  sought  in  grief 238 

Jehovah,  strength  of  all  my  power 2t 

13 


290  INDEX. 

P&ge 

Jehovah,  think  what  David  bore 249 

Jehovah,  thou  art  just  and  true 233 

Jehovah,  thou  my  portion  art 223 

Jehovah  thus  addressed  my  Lord 201 

Jehovah,  thy  favor  shone  forth  in  its  beauty 149 

Jehovah  to  my  Sovereign  said 202 

Judge  and  try  my  way.  oh  Lord 4o 

L 

Let  all  mankind  their  Maker  laud 212 

Let  all  the  earth  with  one  accord 178 

Let  earth  be  glad.  Jehovah  reigns 172 

Let  earth  with  shouts  address  the  Lord 178 

Let  mortals  hear  my  heartfelt  song : .  258 

Let  mortals  raise  new  songs  of  praise 172 

Let  new  songs  of  praise  be  paid  him 284 

Let  Saints  with  their  assembled  voice 284 

Let  us  with  songs  address  the  Lord 369 

Tift  up  the  shout  to  God  our  King 142 

Lo  !  bless  Jehovah,  men  of  God 252 

Lord,  accept  the  sacrifice 265 

Lord,  answer  me  what  time  to  thee . . , 264 

Lord,  bear  in  mind  thy  promise  kind ! 

Lord,  before  thy  throne  I  venture 

Lord,  by  thy  laws  plead  thou  my  cause 80 

Lord,  for  thy  words  I  stand  in  awe 236 

Lord,  from  evil  men  deliver 262 

Lord,  hear  and  answer  when  I  pray 263 

Lord,  hear  a  prayer  from  lips  not  feigned 27 

Lord,  hear  the  cries  1  send  to  thee 180 

Lord,  hear  the  right  for  which  I  plead.     26 

Lord,  hear  when  I  for  mercy  plead 267 

Lord,  how  shall  youth  learn  heavenly  trujh 217 

Lord,  I  am  poor  and  needy 151 

Lord!  I  lift  my  soul  to  thee 43 

Lord,  in  whom  my  hopes  confide 46 

Lord^  I  put  my  trust  in  thee 53 

Lord,  I  with  truth  and  mercy  come 180 

Lord,  keep  thy  promises  in  mind 222 

Lord,  let  my  cry  come  near  to  thee 237 

Lord,  let  thy  mercies  come  to  me -21 

Lord,  my  Rock,  regard  my  cries 48 

Lord,  not  in  anger  chasten 71 

Lord,  not  to  us  nor  to  our  name 208 

Lord,  see  my  sufferings  and  relieve 235 

Lordj  strive  with  them  that  take  the  field 62 

Lord,  thee  I  seek  with  all  my  heart 234 

Lord,  the  pure  and  godly  cease 20 


INDEX.  291 

Pape 

Ix>rd.  thou  art  our  secure  abode 157 

^ord.  thou  hast  searched  and  fully  known 

Lefrd,  Thou  hast  searched  and  known  me  well..  . 

Lord,  what  man  shall  reach  thy  temple 24 

Lord,  who  shall  in  thy  hill  abide 23 

I/ml.  who  shall  reach  thy  holy  hill 

Ix>rd.  with  love  remember  David 

M 

Make  a  joyful  noise,  ye  nations 118 

My  God,  I  seek  thy  help  betimes 10S 

My  (tck!  :  my  God  !  why  thus  forsake 37 

•as  God  and  Kimr 9 

May  Jabot  s  God  defend  thee 35 

.  .  hearken  to  my  law # 133 

ge  is  Jehovah 20 

My  Shepherd  i<  Jehovah 41 

shall  bless  Jehovah's  love 

g  shall  laud  the  works  of  God 204 

My  soul  is  cleaving  to  the  ground 219 

g  to  earthly  things 219 

X 

Xew  anthems  sin^  to  Christ  our  King: 176 

No  more  thy  cheering  voice  restrain 144 

Not  from  thy  law  do  I  withdraw 23o 

0 

Oft  from  my  youth  let  Israel  say 246 

Oh  !  all  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord 212 

Oh  !  all  ye  nations,  shout  and  sinj 85 

Oh  !  all  ye  peoples,  clap  the  hand 86 

Oh  !  all  ye  peoples,  lend  an  ear 89 

Oh  !  bless  Jehovah  thou  my  soul 274 

Oh  !  bless,  my  soul.  Jehovah's  name 188 

Oh  !  bless  my  soul  !  my  heart  extol 

Oh  bless  my  soul  my  lips  extol 189 

on  thee  my  hopes  depend 12 

my  trust,  preserve,  defend H 

Oh  God  !  my  Saviour  all  divine M 

Oh  God  !  thy  work  in  days  of  old 80 

Oh  God  !  as  thou  art  good  and  kind 93 

as  thou  art  ever  kind 91 

above,  thy  law  I  love 22S 

Oh  God,  my  God,  to  thee  betimes ...  107 

Oh  God  !  my  voice  of  woe  attend 109 

Oh  God  !  for  me  thy  care  exert 122 

Oh  God  I  the  heathen  tribes  have  come . .      . .  13S 


292  INDEX. 

Page 

Oh  God  !  thy  judgments  give  the  King 124 

Oh  God  !  preserve  me  by  thy  name 96 

Oh  God  I  be  merciful  to  me 100 

Oh  God  !  thy  mercy  show  to  me 300 

Oh  God  of  mercy  !  hear  my  prayer 104 

Oh  God  of  my  salvation  ! 153 

Oh  God  !  our  sure  unfailing  home ]  59 

Oh  God  I  my  heart  is  fixed  for  praise 199 

Oh  !  grant  thy  servant  life  from  thee 21 8 

Oh  !  guide  me  in  thy  statutes  Lord 220 

Oh  !  happy  man  that  neither 2 

Oh  how  their  voice  my  heart  elates 240 

Oh  Jehovah  !    what  man  to  thy  hill  shall  ascend. . .  24 

Oh  !  Lord  to  thee  my  praise  I  bring 179 

Oh  Lord,  our  Lord,  in  aD  the  earth 14 

Oh  Lord,  our  Lord,  through  nature's  frame 13 

Oh  Lord,  our  Lord,  thy  name  adored 15 

Oh  Lord  befriend,  salvation  send 221 

Oh  Lord  !  I  find  thy  dealings  kind 224 

Oh  Lord  !  in  thee  1  put  my  trust 122 

Oh  Lord  I  I  've  not  a  haughty  heart 248 

Oh  Lord  I  I  've  not  a  haughty  mind 248 

Oh  let  my  cries  Jehovah  rise 237 

Oh  my  soul  ■  Jehovah  bless 183 

Oh  !  mighty  man,  why  boast  of  wrong  t 94 

Oh  my  soul,  exalt  Jehovah 276 

Oh  !  praise  our  God  in  his  abode 286 

Oh  !  praise,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord 206 

Oh  righteous  God  !  to  whom  I  come 7 

Oh  !  render  thanks  and  bless  the  Lord 194 

Oh  !  sing  a  new  and  joyful  song 171 

Oh  !  sing  in  new  and  joyful  song 175 

Oh  I  sing  in  new  and  joyful  strains 175 

Oh  thou  my  God  !  whose  truth  I  laud 7 

Oh  !  thou  my  soul  Jehovah  laud 275 

Oh  ye  righteous  rejoice  in  the  Lord 59 

Oh  !  ye  servants  of  Jehovah 207 

Oh  !  ye  men  who  serve  Jehovah 253 

On  God  alone  my  soul  depends 105 

On  willow  trees  our  harps  we  hung 256 

Our  God  shall  rise,  his  foes  retire 117 

P 

Perceive  my  thought  and  all  I  say 8 

Praise  God,  my  soul,  him  I  '11  extol 275 

Praise  God  in  Zion  his  delight 285 

Praise  God  in  his  own  courts  below. 285 

Praise  Jehovah  all  ye  nations 212 


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INDEX.  293 

Prai.-*?  our  God  his  wonders  winging S 

Praise  the  Lord  from  realms  of  glory 282 

Prai-e  the  Lord  from  worlds  of  li^rht 281 

Praise  waits  for  thee  on  Zion's  hill 

•  waits  for  thee  in  Zion ill 

•  >f  Jehovah S 

R 
Rebuke  me  not  in  anger,  Lord M 

Rebuke  me  not  in  anger 11 

Rejoice.  Jehovah  reigns 17o 

Render  thanks  and  bless  Jehovah 214 

S 

Save  me  from  foes,  oh  God  ! 98 

Save  me  from  the  waves,  oh  God  ! 120 

T 

Teach  me  oh  I>ord  !  thy  way  and  word 220 

The  heavens  their  Maker's  glory  teach 31 

The  heavens  declare  the  praise  of  God 32 

The  heavens  applaud  their  Maker  God 33 

The  earth  with  her  fullness  belongs  to  Jehovah 42 

The  Lord  a  good  man  guideth TO 

The  earth  shall  rejoice  in  the  reign  of  Messiah 174 

The  Lord  I  love  and  will  esteem 209 

The  Lord  I  love  for  he  will  hear 210 

The  Lord  is  ray  Saviour  and  light 47 

The  Lord  I  will  at  all  times  bless 60 

The  I»rd  I  will  with  songs  extol 52 

The  Lord  makes  grants  for  all  ray  wants 

The  Lord,  my  Saviour,  is  my  light 46 

The  Lord,  my  Shepherd,  deigns  to  grant 39 

The  Lord,  my  Shepherd,  will  provide 40 

The  Lord  will  make  the  righteous  stand 67 

The  King  inspires  my  thought 82 

The  King  inspires  the  willing  muse SI 

The  King  shall  laud  Jehovah's  might 

The  King  shall  glory  and  rejoice 36 

The  mighty  God,  Jehovah,  speaks 90 

The  proud  are  plots  pursuing 

The  sinners  way  my  hea  

The  sinner's  work  my  judgment  tells 64 

The  wicked  plot  and  gnash  and  foam 66 

Thee  will  I  thank  with  all  mv  heart £59 

Thee  will  I  bless  my  God  and  King . 

Thee  will  I  sing  my  God  and  Kiug 271 

Thee  I  '11  exalt,  my  God  and  King 2 : 


294  INDEX. 

They  that  trust  in  Jehovah  shall  be  like  Mount  Zion  242 

Thy  hands  have  made  and  fashioned  me 225 

Thy  judgments  shine  with  truth  divine 233 

Thy  la w  I  love  and  waverers  hate 230 

That  J,  oh  Lord  !  may  keep  thy  word 218 

Thy  testimonies  wondrous  are 232 

Thy  word  in  heaven  is  settled,  Lord 227 

Thy  word  's  a  light  before  mj  sight 229 

Thy  word  'a  a  light  to  show  my  way 229 

Thy  wrath  has  scattered  us,  oh  God 103 

To  God  I  raised  my  voice  in  prayer 132 

To  God,  our  strength,  exult  and  sing 141 

To  Jehovafc  I  cried  for  relief 266 

To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes 241 

To  yonder  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes 

To  yonder  hills  I  raise  my  sight 239 

D 

Unless  the  Lord  the  dwelling  build 244 

V 

Tain  the  workman's  undertaking 245 

Tain  thoughts  I  hate,  but  love  to  wait 

W 

We  render  thanks  to  thee,  oh  God 130 

What  bliss  of  mind  the  pardoned  find ">7 

What  joy  of  mind  that  man  shall  find 205 

When  captive  Zion  God  restored 243 

When  Israel  from  Egypt  came 207 

When  Jacob  out  of  exile  came 150 

When  Jehovah  returned  the  poor  captives  of  Zion. .  244 

Where  Babel  rolls  her  billows 257 

Who  in  the  Lord  their  hopes  confide 242 

Why  all  this  rage  of  nations 4 

Whv  do  nations  rage  with  heat 4 

Why  hast  thou    cast  us  off,  oh  God 12S 

Why  wilt  thou  stand  afar,  oh  Lord 18 

With  all  my  heart.  Almighty  Lord 17 

With  all  my  heart  I  '11  thank  the  Lord 203 

With  all  my  heart  will  I  record 15 

With  joy  I  hear  their  lips  proclaim 240 

With  thanks  invoke  Jehovah's  name 191 

Y 

Ye  men  of  birth  in  all  the  earth 51 

Ye  mighty,  to  the  Lord  assign 50 


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